The State of the Island Debate is free-to-attend and will take place on Friday 13th June, from 6pm to 8pm, at the Riverside Centre in Newport, with doors opening from 5.30pm.

Chaired by Marc Morgan-Huws, Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, the evening will feature a panel of key local figures debating topics such as the Island’s struggling economy, rising ferry costs, education challenges and NHS services.