One MP for the Isle of Wight - NOT 2. United we stand divided we fall

The Issue

I am opposed the boundary changes proposed for the island to create 2 constituencies. As we are considered a special case it is clear that there should be no change. The Island is a large community that works together for the same thing. We do not want to be divided with the inevitable disharmony it will bring and thrust upon us. 2 politicians with different ideals will cause nothing but trouble for us Islanders. When we became a Unitary Authority it was a huge success and brought us together as a strong community. We have united views on the environment, strong commitment to our History and our community. At a time in the world where unity is everything this seems to an attempt to create disharmony. If it is about the number of voters in a constituency it doesn't make sense. It doesn't alter the demographic. People are unhappy all over the country even in small constituencies. We feel this is a threat to our way of life, our Island life and our quality of life. We stand together.........We often feel that we are bullied by Government and those bodies know nothing about how an Island works. That said someone has realised that The Isle of Wight and Anglesey should be treated as special cases - we are protected from such disruption. This alone should be reason enough not to split our Island into separate sides doomed to battle against each other.

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Angela HewittPetition StarterI was an elected Independent County Councilor for the the Osborne Ward on the Isle of Wight. 1998 to 2001. I hated every minute of but learnt a lot. I am the founder of Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust & nature reserve.
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The Issue

I am opposed the boundary changes proposed for the island to create 2 constituencies. As we are considered a special case it is clear that there should be no change. The Island is a large community that works together for the same thing. We do not want to be divided with the inevitable disharmony it will bring and thrust upon us. 2 politicians with different ideals will cause nothing but trouble for us Islanders. When we became a Unitary Authority it was a huge success and brought us together as a strong community. We have united views on the environment, strong commitment to our History and our community. At a time in the world where unity is everything this seems to an attempt to create disharmony. If it is about the number of voters in a constituency it doesn't make sense. It doesn't alter the demographic. People are unhappy all over the country even in small constituencies. We feel this is a threat to our way of life, our Island life and our quality of life. We stand together.........We often feel that we are bullied by Government and those bodies know nothing about how an Island works. That said someone has realised that The Isle of Wight and Anglesey should be treated as special cases - we are protected from such disruption. This alone should be reason enough not to split our Island into separate sides doomed to battle against each other.

avatar of the starter
Angela HewittPetition StarterI was an elected Independent County Councilor for the the Osborne Ward on the Isle of Wight. 1998 to 2001. I hated every minute of but learnt a lot. I am the founder of Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust & nature reserve.

The Decision Makers

The Boundary Commission and Government
The Boundary Commission and Government
Bob seely MP
Bob seely MP

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