IOW Observer, Author at Wightlink User Group

Secretary of State for Transport questioned over ferries while Maritime Minister is on the Island

While Maritime Minister Mike Kane was in a meeting yesterday morning facing questions from our MPs and others about cross-Solent

24 April 2025

Our two ferry companies owe more than half a billion pounds – are Wightlink considering even more loans?

The Isle of Wight’s ferry services are in the spotlight, as IW East MP, Joe Robertson, voices serious concern about

18 April 2025

HOLMSEY: I miss being able to turn up and travel…

Can I ask you a few simple questions? You won’t need a pen and paper and sorry, there are no

16 April 2025

Richard Quigley, Joe Robertson and Paul Kenny

Former Trade Union Leader appointed by Island’s MPs to look at ferries

Former General Secretary of the GMB Union, Sir Paul Kenny, who lives in Bembridge, has been tasked by the Island’s

12 March 2025

What’s being kept hidden using Freedom of Information rules?

An investigation by the IW Observer has revealed troubling concerns about the Transport Infrastructure Board (TIB), a body created to address critical

28 February 2025

Richard Quigley, Joe Robertston and Phil Jordan

Council and MPs unite to solve ferry problems

They may be divided on many issues, but the Isle of Wight’s councillors have come together to send a signal

27 February 2025

Ground-breaking charter for ferry services

A ground-breaking collaboration between the Island’s political leaders has led to the creation of an Islanders’ Charter, outlining key priorities

19 December 2024

Islanders will get chance to add their voices to call for change on cross-Solent ferries

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has been working this week to advance a pre-election commitment by Labour officials

15 October 2024

Joe Robertson delivers his maiden speech

The newly-elected Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, delivered his maiden speech in Parliament yesterday during a debate about

15 October 2024