Home News Social media Peter Shimmin has announced he will stand as a candidate for Douglas Central in the General Election. Mr Shimmin said he cares “deeply about where the Isle of Man is heading”, adding that “the decisions we make now will define what life looks like for my generation and the ones that follow”. The son of former MHK John Shimmin, Mr Shimmin said his experience includes working inside government and years of involvement in the community, “especially in the arts and creative life”.

Home News Social media Tynwald will sit today with a heavy agenda ranging from international instability to domestic policy updates, including a statement on Sea Services Framework. Questions from MHKs will open the sitting, with Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHKs Tim Glover and Jason Moorhouse pressing the Chief Minister on the potential impact of escalating conflict in the Middle East. …

Home News Social media Mrs Maltby has held the seat in Douglas South since 2021 Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby has declared her intention to stand in the 2026 general election. She is the second candidate to make the announcement officially and is seeking to continue her tenure as an MHK in Douglas South for a further five years. Mrs Maltby, who serves as Chair of the Manx Labour Party, told Press her top three priorities are social and economic growth, education and healthcare, and housing and accessibility.

Home News Social media The government has launched the annual canvass today for all households in the Isle of Man to update the electoral register. Eligible voters must register correct information in order to vote in the House of Keys general election in September. Everyone aged 16 and over who has lived in the Isle of Man for 12 months or more must register.