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The Conservative Opposition in Parliament has formally backed regulation for Isle of Wight ferries, slamming ticket prices as ‘extortionately high’.

25 November 2025

Richard Quigley MP has been given further backing from the Government on his work to improve cross-Solent transport. Recognising the

11 November 2025

New ferries, quicker crossings and cheaper fares – that is what Vectis Ferries say they would provide the Isle of

10 November 2025

A bill to regulate ferry firms would boost income from tourists who are deterred by reduced timetables and higher fares,

2 November 2025

The Isle of Wight’s tourism and hospitality sector took centre stage at the Conservative Party Conference this week, as East

13 October 2025

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has said that the purchase of Red Funnel by another private equity firm

30 September 2025

The Isle of Wight Green Party is pressing for Government intervention and regulation to protect a vital cross-Solent transport route,

30 September 2025

A behind-closed-doors bid to bring Red Funnel back under local ownership has collapsed at the 11th hour, with Vectis Ferries

26 September 2025

Disquiet has been expressed by political leaders at the Isle of Wight Council over proposed job cuts at ferry firm

23 September 2025

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