Bob met with owner Rob at the company’s Shipyard at Venture Quays and the pair discussed the potential for a marine engineering school on the Isle of Wight, boat building opportunities in the Far East and the importance of shipbuilding to the Island.

MP Bob Seely has asked the government to better fund patient transport to mainland health services after telling a parliamentary debate the Isle of Wight is unfairly treated and sick residents are paying too much.

MP Bob Seely has written to the Isle of Wight Council asking it to cut roadside grass verges more sensitively to encourage wildflowers on the Island.

MP Bob Seely today welcomed at least £115,000 in extra government money for the Island to help with extra places and facilities for special educational needs pupils.

Bob Seely MP, Member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, said:

MP Bob Seely has urged the government to recognise the importance of investment in the Island Line when he spoke in a parliamentary rail debate today.

Students from Christ the King College have visited MP Bob Seely in his Island office for a question and answer session.

The year 9 and 10 pupils went to Northwood House as part of Oxfam’s Make Schools Safe campaign.

Island MP Bob Seely today welcomed a Government decision to slash the maximum stake on fixed odds betting machines from £100 to £2.

The specific challenges facing the Isle of Wight need to be considered in future government funding, a Treasury minister has told Island MP Bob Seely yesterday during a parliamentary debate.