Election Manifesto.pdf

The candidate wishes to be a member of the House of Keys to speak up for the town and people, promote and defend the Island, and challenge detrimental decisions. They think the current government has performed poorly, with examples including the Reciprocal Agreement, bus timetable changes, and hospital waiting lists. The candidate's priorities include speaking up for Ramsey, promoting investment, and protecting vulnerable members of society. They also support joint equity, reducing reliance on the financial services industry, and adopting a Freedom of Information Act. The candidate views the main issues facing the Isle of Man as reducing the power of the Council of Ministers, protecting the weakest in the community, and preventing abuse of the work permit system. They believe the government has changed for the worse in the past five years, with examples including loss of trust and wasted money on projects. The candidate does not support independence from the UK, but is in favour of a popularly elected Legislative Council and Chief Minister. They also oppose nationalisation of air and sea services, but are open to onshore wind farms in non-scenic areas and means testing for universal benefits.