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Isle of Wight to get two MPs?

The Isle of Wight is one step closer to getting two MPs with one constituency split between the island and the mainland. The House of Commons has voted - and a majority of 81 supported a bill.

The Isle of Wight is one step closer to getting two MPs with one constituency split between the island and the mainland.

The House of Commons has voted - and a majority of 81 supported a bill to change constituency boundries across the UK.

In September campaigners against the move handed over a petition signed by 18,000 supporters - 15% of the island's electorate.

It will now be considered in detail by the House of Lords where the decision could still be overturned.

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  • Wed 3 Nov 2010 06:30