Joe Robertson (politician)
Joe Robertson | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Majority | 3,323 (9.8%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joe Paul James Robertson 1984 (age 41–42) |
| Party | Conservative |
| Education | Ryde School, Isle of Wight |
| Alma mater | University College London (UCL) BPP University Law School |
| Website | joerobertson.co.uk |
Joe Paul James Robertson[1] is a British Conservative Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for the Isle of Wight East constituency since 2024.[2]
Early life and education
Joe Robertson grew up on the Isle of Wight and was educated at Ryde School,[3] a private boarding and day school in Ryde.[4] He read geography at University College London between 2003 and 2006. He went on to study law at BPP University Law School,[3] before being called to the Bar by Middle Temple in 2010.[5]
Early career
Joe Robertson practised as a solicitor in London and later Southampton.[6] Prior to entering Parliament, he joined the charity Dementia UK as in in-house adviser, negotiating contracts with the NHS, local authorities and other health and care providers.[7]
Political career
Robertson stood in the 2019 general election in Erith and Thamesmead for the Conservative Party coming second and cutting Labour's majority from 10,014 to 3,758.[8]
Robertson was elected to Isle of Wight Council in 2021. He served as the Conservative group leader between 2021[9] and 2023.[10]
He was selected as the Conservative parliamentary candidate in June 2023 for the newly created Isle of Wight East constituency[11] as part of the 2023 periodic review of Westminster constituencies.
In the 2024 general election Robertson was elected to Parliament as MP for Isle of Wight East with 30.6% of the vote and a majority of 3,323.[12]
Joe Robertson was elected to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee in 2024.[13] He also serves as the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Shadow Culture Media and Sport Team and Shadow Transport Team.[14] He delivered his maiden speech on 8 October 2024 and was the first of the 2024 intake of Conservative MPs to deliver a speech from the Opposition dispatch box in the House of Commons on 24 January 2025.[15]
Personal life
Robertson lives in Bembridge and is married with two children.[16][17]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Joe Robertson | 10,427 | 30.6 | −26.8 | |
| Reform UK | Sarah Morris | 7,104 | 20.8 | N/A | |
| Green | Vix Lowthion | 6,313 | 18.5 | +4.5 | |
| Labour | Emily Brothers | 6,264 | 18.4 | −5.7 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Michael Lilley | 3,550 | 10.4 | N/A | |
| Independent | David Groocock | 420 | 1.2 | N/A | |
| Majority | 3,323 | 9.8 | |||
| Turnout | 34,078 | 61.0 | |||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ House of Commons, Votes and Proceedings, Tuesday 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Isle of Wight East". BBC News. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Joe Robertson". Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "About Joe Robertson". Joe Robertson. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Linkedin". LinkedIn. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Joe Robertson". Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight. 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "I want to be East Wight MP reveals Conservative councillor". Isle of Wight County Press. 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Election result for Erith and Thamesmead (Constituency) - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament". members.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Bembridge's Joe Robertson to lead Council Conservatives". County Press. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "JOE ROBERTSON RESIGNS AS CONSERVATIVE LEADER AFTER MP CANDIDATE SELECTION". Island Echo. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "COUNCILLOR JOE ROBERTSON SELECTED AS CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE FOR EAST WIGHT". Island Echo. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "General Election Results IW East Constituency". Isle of Wight Council. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson elected to House of Commons select committee". Isle of Wight County Press. 2024-10-23. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Parliamentary Private Secretary role a boost for Isle of Wight's cultural voice – Creative Island". Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Joe Robertson delivers his maiden speech". Isle of Wight Observer News. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "MP hopeful launches his campaign". Isle of Wight Observer. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "About Joe Robertson". Joe Robertson. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "General Election Results IW East Constituency". Isle of Wight Council. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Isle of Wight East results". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.