Joe Robertson
Conservative · Isle of Wight East
FULL PROFILEJoe Robertson is the Conservative MP for Isle of Wight East, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Healthcare and NHS funding · Isle of Wight transport and ferry services · Social care provision · Environmental policy and waste management · Education challenges
Positions
NHS Funding — Critical of government's £10 billion NHS investment as insufficient
moderate
Business Regulation — Concerned about regulatory costs on businesses
moderate
Ferry Services — Advocates for ending 'rip-off prices' for Isle of Wight ferries
strong
Social Care — Supports not-for-profit social care providers and fair fee structures
strong
Palliative Care — Advocates for inclusion in NHS workforce and health plans
moderate
Education — Highlights unique challenges facing Isle of Wight schools
moderate
Copyright Protection — Opposes allowing tech companies to scrape copyrighted content
moderate
Waste Management — Scrutinises local authority waste collection policies and funding
moderate
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and detail-oriented, frequently raising specific Isle of Wight issues while maintaining broader policy scrutiny. Uses questioning approach to challenge government positions, often focusing on practical implementation and cost implications rather than ideological arguments.
Background
Joe Robertson is a newly elected Conservative MP for Isle of Wight East, first elected in 2024. His professional background before parliament is not clearly evident from the available parliamentary evidence.