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RF Engines nominated for Made By Britain Project

October 6, 2011 Business

RF Engines nominated for Made By Britain Project   The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, has nominated RF Engines Ltd for the Made By Britain project.   Last month Mr Turner sought suggestions from the public and the Island’s business community for suitable nominations to be put forward to represent the Island for the project.  It [...]

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Ed Balls speech to Labour conference

September 27, 2011 Business

FSB Comments on: Statement of new regulation Ed Balls speech to Labour conference   Commenting on the new statement of regulation, published by Government today, which identifies which regulations are going to be implemented in the following six months as well as detailing the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’, Ken Moon, Chairman of the FSB’s Wessex Region, [...]

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Island MP Andrew Turner raises Radar

September 14, 2011 Featured

  The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, yesterday made representations in Westminster on behalf of one of the largest private employers on the Isle of Wight, BAE Systems.  Mr Turner called for the debate after concerns were raised with him jointly by BAE management and unions about the future of the British radar industry, and specifically [...]

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Two MPs for the Island – Have Your Say

September 13, 2011 Featured

Two MPs for the Island – Have Your Say   The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, is encouraging Islanders to respond to the Boundary Commission’s proposals on how the Island will be split into two constituencies following the next election in 2015.  This morning the Commission published the electoral divisions that will be included in the [...]

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10 year Celebrations for Island MP

August 20, 2011 Featured

10 year Celebrations for Island MP   The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner has recently completed 10 years as the Island’s MP and two separate celebration events are planned to mark the anniversary.   The first event will be held at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Saturday 3rd September from 4pm until 6pm.  Tickets must [...]

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Death Penalty ‘Should be Debated’ Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP

August 12, 2011 Featured

Death Penalty ‘Should be Debated’   Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, is supporting calls for a full debate in Parliament about whether the death penalty should be re-introduced for those who kill children or policemen acting in the line of duty.  The issue is being raised in advance of the launch of a Government petition [...]

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Big Society Fund makes a difference on the Isle of Wight

June 17, 2011 Business

Big Society Fund makes a difference on the Isle of Wight Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, has welcomed the news that grants from the Government’s Big Society Transition Fund have been awarded to two organisations on the Isle of Wight.  The funding, part of the £107 million Transition Fund, has been secured by Young Chamber [...]

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Island MP Shortlisted for Award

June 9, 2011 Business

Island MP Shortlisted for Award Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, has been shortlisted, with three other MPs, for the prestigious ‘Constituency MP of the Year Award’.  The annual competition, organised by Dods who provide information on parliament, highlights excellence in a number of fields and is known as the Parliamentary ‘Oscars’.  Nominations are made by [...]

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Osborne House Isle of Wight

April 6, 2011 Events

Public Consultation on the Future of Osborne House Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, has organised a public meeting in East Cowes Town Hall on Saturday 16th April at 2pm to give Islanders a say on the future use of the currently unused parts of Osborne House. The Osborne Estates Act of 1902 says that the parts of [...]

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Andrew Turner Tourism Strategy will Boost Island Economy

March 16, 2011 Business

MP – Tourism Strategy will Boost Island Economy The recent publication of the Government’s Tourism Strategy will free up local businesses from red tape and ensure the tourism industry is central to helping rebuild the UK economy according to Island MP Andrew Turner. The Government’s proposals include a consultation on moving the first Bank Holiday in May to create [...]

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Andrew Turner Speak up for Constituents’ Rights

March 15, 2011 Featured

MP to Speak up for Constituents’ Rights The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, will speak up for the rights of constituents during an upcoming debate on constituency casework and the roles of MPs when dealing with concerns raised by constituents. A debate has been called for Thursday following a number of MPs complaining that attempts have [...]

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Government merely tinkering with tourism’s potential, says FSB

March 2, 2011 Business

Government merely tinkering with tourism’s potential, says FSB The Government is merely tinkering with tourism’s potential at a time when tourism development looks set to be halted locally, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said in a new report. Launching its tourism strategy, which is expected later this week, the Government is set to suggest [...]

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It’s Official – Two MPs for the Island

February 17, 2011 Business

It’s Official – Two MPs for the Island At 11.45pm last night the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill received Royal Assent and the right for the Isle of Wight to have two MPs was enshrined in law.  The Isle of Wight amendment had been passed in the House of Commons the day before and [...]

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Ministry of Defence must put small businesses at the heart of latest defence review

February 3, 2011 Business

Ministry of Defence must put small businesses at the heart of latest defence review A complete overhaul of how the Ministry of Defence (MoD) engages with small businesses is needed to help save the UK taxpayer money as well as provide a better level of service for Armed Forces personnel, according to a new report [...]

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MP Welcomes Lords ‘Good Sense’

January 20, 2011 Featured

MP Welcomes Lords ‘Good Sense’Andrew Turner has welcomed tonight’s decision by the House of Lords who voted 196 122in favour of keeping the Isle of Wight separate from the mainland in terms of parliamentaryrepresentation. Over the summer the Island’s MP led the ‘OneWight’ campaign which wasenthusiastically supported by the Island’s local media, the local political [...]

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MP defends local pubs

December 16, 2010 Events

MP defends local pubs The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner has spoken out in defence of local pubs. In a Westminster Hall debate, Mr Turner highlighted the large numbers of pubs closing down across the country – with a reported 52 pubs a week closing down last year alone. Mr Turner said: “What we are seeing [...]

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