"I’m delighted the Government has listened to Island residents, the Council and myself and made this important decision.  Getting the right result has been a priority for myself and the Council and is the result of half a dozen meetings with Government ministers to make sure that they understood

Communities secretary Sajid Javid wants to hear from estate agents, mortgage lenders, organisations and solicitors to share their experiences of the housing market and what can be improved.

MP Bob Seely said today people who will claim universal credit when it is rolled out across the Island need to know they can claim money in advance to help with a transition period whilst the new system is introduced.

“On Wednesday I spoke with Gurit about job losses on the Island. 

MP Bob Seely has received assurances today that the Government will support Island workers who face redundancy at BAE Systems’ Cowes factory.
 

This year’s event is looking for young people to explore the question: “Fake News: Is this the end of facts?”.

MP Bob Seely has helped secure consent from the Department of Education to allow development of former school land on the Island for social housing.

“This historic reform to an outdated and unfair way of funding education is welcome news and shows the Government is committed to better and fairer funded Island schools which will greatly benefit our children with millions of pounds in extra investment over the years to come.