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As tourism in the UK is currently suffering (as with everywhere affected), It has been suggested by Isle of Wight, Tory MP, Bob Seely, that we test opening the floodgates to tourism on the Isle of Wight to help reduce the loss to local businesses.
This is a cause very close to my heart as my Mum and Dad, who are both in the vulnerable category, live on the Island. I wish more than anything that I could be with them during these strange and difficult times and want to do everything I can to support them and their community.
Currently, cases of Corona Virus stand at a much smaller number here compared to the rest of the areas within the UK. At the moment, the ferry from the mainland is a very limited service which is preventing a lot of tourism. Whilst it's understood that businesses are losing out, it is vital we maintain this until the rest of Great Britain reduce the lockdown restriction. If we open floodgates to holiday makers, the Isle of Wight will become very vulnerable and the small local hospital does not have the capacity to cope with an increase in cases or fatalities.
It is understood that tourism is suffering and therefore businesses would want to open at this time, however it is the same for the whole country, not just on the island and we must stand united to support our local communities.
Please sign this petition to let the local MP, Bob Seely, see that we are together in this and we should all be united in protecting our communities as part of Great Britain.
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April 22, 2020
The momentum behind this petition reflects a shared concern for the safety of our most vulnerable residents. Your collective commitment confirms that the protection of the island hospital capacity remains a primary priority for this community.
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My parents are both elderly and live in Ryde. Why should they have to risk their lives just so some tourists can have a holiday? Madness.
NO TOURISTS. Not now anyway. We have done so well to keep numbers low so lets not ruin it for a few quid.
We must NOT reopen to visitors and in that way open the floodgates for a deluge of infections being brought over by tourists, second home owners and those seeking a quiet place with less infections than nationally. Pulling up the drawbridge is exactly why we are doing well! The island has a larger than average elderly population making them more likely to be vulnerable and at risk. We do not want to be an MP’s guinea pig! Our small hospital and wonderful but overworked staff could not cope with the sort of major crisis this insane idea would bring. Please everyone say NO!!
The well-being of the residents should be just as much of a priority as well-being of the residents in other U.K. destinations. It is outrageous that this would even be considered.
Only way to stop the spread is to eliminate possible community spread. Protect your citizens, people matter.
keep people safe till things get back to a more safe environment
Please protect people on the island.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
As tourism in the UK is currently suffering (as with everywhere affected), It has been suggested by Isle of Wight, Tory MP, Bob Seely, that we test opening the floodgates to tourism on the Isle of Wight to help reduce the loss to local businesses.
This is a cause very close to my heart as my Mum and Dad, who are both in the vulnerable category, live on the Island. I wish more than anything that I could be with them during these strange and difficult times and want to do everything I can to support them and their community.
Currently, cases of Corona Virus stand at a much smaller number here compared to the rest of the areas within the UK. At the moment, the ferry from the mainland is a very limited service which is preventing a lot of tourism. Whilst it's understood that businesses are losing out, it is vital we maintain this until the rest of Great Britain reduce the lockdown restriction. If we open floodgates to holiday makers, the Isle of Wight will become very vulnerable and the small local hospital does not have the capacity to cope with an increase in cases or fatalities.
It is understood that tourism is suffering and therefore businesses would want to open at this time, however it is the same for the whole country, not just on the island and we must stand united to support our local communities.
Please sign this petition to let the local MP, Bob Seely, see that we are together in this and we should all be united in protecting our communities as part of Great Britain.
Updates
April 22, 2020
The momentum behind this petition reflects a shared concern for the safety of our most vulnerable residents. Your collective commitment confirms that the protection of the island hospital capacity remains a primary priority for this community.
13 Comments
St Marys hospital will be completely overwhelmed in days if we let everyone over from the mainland. leave it closed until this is actually over.
My parents are both elderly and live in Ryde. Why should they have to risk their lives just so some tourists can have a holiday? Madness.
NO TOURISTS. Not now anyway. We have done so well to keep numbers low so lets not ruin it for a few quid.
We must NOT reopen to visitors and in that way open the floodgates for a deluge of infections being brought over by tourists, second home owners and those seeking a quiet place with less infections than nationally. Pulling up the drawbridge is exactly why we are doing well! The island has a larger than average elderly population making them more likely to be vulnerable and at risk. We do not want to be an MP’s guinea pig! Our small hospital and wonderful but overworked staff could not cope with the sort of major crisis this insane idea would bring. Please everyone say NO!!
The well-being of the residents should be just as much of a priority as well-being of the residents in other U.K. destinations. It is outrageous that this would even be considered.
Only way to stop the spread is to eliminate possible community spread. Protect your citizens, people matter.
keep people safe till things get back to a more safe environment
Please protect people on the island.
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St Marys hospital will be completely overwhelmed in days if we let everyone over from the mainland. leave it closed until this is actually over.