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

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 11, 2025

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

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

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2025

Over the last decade, 16 banks have shut on the Island. You may think why does that matter in an…

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

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 14, 2025

Working with West Wight MP, Richard Quigley, we are setting up a new board to co-ordinate our work on the…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP – Labour MP for Isle of Wight West

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Some of you will be aware that I’m currently enrolled in the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS). It’s been designed…

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

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I welcomed the House of Commons Health & Social Care Committee to the Island last week, as part of our…

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

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2025

Last Saturday I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Youth Voice conference, organised by the Isle of Wight Youth…

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

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2024

It was UK Parliament Week from November 18-24. It’s an annual event designed to engage youth organisations, community groups, schools…

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

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Last week I made my maiden speech in the House of Commons. I spoke about what makes the Island special,…

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

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The House of Commons returns on Monday, which means MPs will be rushing back to Westminster following recess – although…

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

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 23, 2024

Last week I voted to try and stop the government ending the winter fuel payment for 10 million pensioners, including…

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

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 6, 2024

I wrote my first column as MP at the height of summer, when the Island was a flurry with tourists…

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

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2024

Parliament is in recess until September 2, which has given me the opportunity to attend lots of local events and…

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

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 26, 2024

Earlier this week I met with the Secretary of State for Transport and pressed the case for government intervention on…

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