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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 10, 2026

With everything going on in the world – nationally and internationally – it’s easy to miss good news locally. But…

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It might be the start of a new year, but my priorities haven’t changed. My resolution for 2026 is to…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East

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Learning to read is critical for giving children the best start in life, and I was delighted to welcome the…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West

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It’s been a productive return to Parliament following the conference recess. I’ve used the time to champion key issues affecting…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East

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I thoroughly enjoyed visiting Gatten & Lake Primary School recently, and talking to Year 6 pupils about the role of…

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Summer recess was exactly what I needed – not because it was a long break (though I did enjoy a…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West

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With students across the Island (and the country) opening their long-awaited exam results this week, I want to say a…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East

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In recent weeks, the Government has unveiled details of their new ‘10 Year Health Plan for England’. I have concerns…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West

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As Parliament prepares to break for the summer recess, from July 23 to September 1, it offers my team and…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East

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Spiking, including putting a harmful substance in another person’s drink, is set to become its own separate offence later this…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP – Labour MP for IW West

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It’s almost a year since I wrote my first column, as MP for Isle of Wight West, where I set…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East

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I am appalled that the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) is proposing to pull £1.4 million…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP – Labour MP for IW West

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Many of you have been in contact regarding the roadworks on Horsebridge Hill and I want to reassure you that…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East

Isle of Wight Observer May 9, 2025

This week, we mark 80 years since VE Day and the end of WWII in Europe. This is both a…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP – Labour MP for IW West

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In the nine months since becoming an MP, one issue has come up more than any other: the ferries. For…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for Isle of Wight East

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I am launching a Business Forum for Ryde, chaired by John McLagan, which will help bring business together to share…

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