Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has urged the Government to introduce fairer funding for coastal communities during a Westminster debate.

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has taken concerns over dementia patients being discharged to mainland care homes directly to ministers during a House of Commons debate.

Richard Quigley MP has urged ministers to recognise the Isle of Wight's unique reliance on ferries, warning a new emissions scheme could push ticket prices even higher.

New measures aimed at improving access to NHS dentistry on the Isle of Wight have been announced.

Richard Quigley has visited Age UK Isle of Wight to learn more about its befriending services and the impact volunteers are having on older people across the Island.

Richard Quigley has launched the week-long programme, which is open to 18 to 25-year-olds living in the Isle of Wight West constituency.

As part of a £237 million national investment, the centre will be expanded to include a new breast screening diagnostic unit, along with upgraded facilities to relocate the CT scanner.

The Isle of Wight College is set to benefit from nearly £750,000 of government funding aimed at improving buildings and facilities.

A key part of the visit was a constructive discussion with Richard Quigley MP on the Ministry of Defence’s engagement with the Isle of Wight.

The Island will receive £1,210,580 as part of a national investment aimed at improving provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

A new campaign aiming to make every primary school on the Isle of Wight “Sun Safe” has been launched in memory of a young woman who died from skin cancer.

A major investment will see 23 more electric buses introduced to the Isle of Wight’s bus network.

He warned that without an exemption, ferry fares could increase further, putting extra pressure on residents, businesses, and visitors.

The Isle of Wight is set to become home to a new national Large Structures Innovation Centre.

Under the new package, pubs across the country will benefit from a 15 per cent reduction in business rates from April, alongside a two-year freeze on bills.

He highlighted that cancer in younger patients is fundamentally different from cancer in adults and requires a distinct approach.

The Isle of Wight’s MPs have welcomed an appointment aimed at improving ferry services to and from the Island.

“Eating disorders cost the UK an estimated £9 billion each year, yet research into these serious conditions receives just 1% of all mental health research funding..."