Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says his vote was misrepresented by national recording systems - and that he DID vote against a ban on fracking.

In a chaotic night at Westminster, Mr Seely's decision appeared among a number listed as no vote, or abstention. 

Those who defied the government are reportedly to be punished for their actions.

This morning, Mr Seely revealed his vote was actually in line with most of the Conservative Party helping the Government gather enough support to defeat Labour’s bid to ban fracking, by 326 votes to 230.

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Bob Seely told the Isle of Wight County Press: "The vote was about control of the agenda in Parliament.

"Nothing has changed regarding fracking on the Island. There will not be fracking on the Island as it would not be welcome, and there are no deposits worth speaking of.

"I do not support fracking on the Island."

There is conflicting information about whether the vote was a 'confidence motion' in the PM, who Mr Seely supported in the leadership race, just hours after the resignation of the Home Secretary.

It came amid reports the Conservative chief whip, who controls MPs in a party, had resigned (she remains in her post, however) and allegations of bullying, with Labour's Chris Bryant claiming some MPs had been "physically manhandled into another lobby and being bullied." 

An investigation has been launched.

Why was this a controversial vote?

A fracking ban was in place until September, until the extraction of shale gas could be proven safe.

Current business and energy secretary secretary, Jacob Rees Mogg, allowed its use again - subject to support from local communities. 

At the time, Mr Seely has told the County Press he did "not expect to see any fracking on the Isle of Wight."

'Like being married to the right woman'

On Twitter, Mr Seely shared an interview with London radio station, LBC, in which he said he wants to see government stability and if that is not possible, an alternative must be found - but not yet.

When asked if he was glad to be a Conservative MP, he described being the Isle of Wight's representative as 'like being married to the right woman' - a job he loves.