The Island Independents were a political group who stood as mutually-supporting independent candidates on the
Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight ( ) is a county in the English Channel, off the coast of Hampshire, from which it is separated by the Solent. It is the largest and second-most populous island of England. Referred to as 'The Island' by residents, the Isle of ...
in the United Kingdom for the
2013 Isle of Wight Council election. The group won 15 of the 40 seats, emerging as the joint-largest group on the council, but without an overall majority.
The group leader is Councillor Ian Stephens.
In the
2017 local elections the group had 22 candidates standing and became the largest group in opposition with 11 councillors.
In the
2021 local elections, Ian Stephens led a new Island
Independent Network
The Independent Network (IN) is a United Kingdom-based non-profit organisation supporting independent politicians and political candidates.
Founded in 2005, the IN consists of supporters and volunteers who advocate non-partisan politics. Former ...
group.
Officers
* Vice chairman of the council, Cllr Shirley Smart
* Chairman, Phil Jordan
* Area Co-ordinator, Karen Lucioni
* Founder, Ian Stephens
* Treasurer, Peter Whiteman
* County Hall Leader, Debbie Andre
References
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External links
Association of Island Independents
Politics of the Isle of Wight
Independent politicians in England
2013 establishments in England
Political organisations based in England