A total of 164 candidates are standing across the Island’s wards, with Reform UK contesting every seat.

Reform says it would oppose school closures and try to limit council tax rises if it takes control of the Isle of Wight Council.

Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside Robin Hill, holding signs reading “Hate Is Not Welcome Here” and “Farage Is Trump’s Puppet”.

Nigel Farage has confirmed that Caroline Gladwin has been reinstated as a Reform UK councillor on the Isle of Wight Council.

Nigel Farage is set to visit the Isle of Wight next month to headline a major political rally organised by Reform UK.

Isle of Wight Council member Caroline Gladwin is no longer a Reform UK councillor, the party confirmed this afternoon.