MP Seely asked for comment after IW Conservatives lose their majority at council Seely thanked now-deposed Dave Stewart for leadership and said he’ll be writing to the new councillors to ‘outline a common agenda’ he believes elected leaders of the Island should be working towards With the future ruling groups undecided for the Isle of Wight Council, following the loss of the Conservative lead, Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Bob Seely, has congratulated, and commiserated, candidates. Speaking after the local election results were announced last night, the Conservative MP, who was at the count supporting candidates, thanked council officers who helped the election and count.