Enterprise minister Laurence Skelly says he won’t be standing in the election – because he plans to stand for President of Tynwald.
He’s issues a statement today ruling himself out of the election in September after being a Rushen MHK for the last decade.
He says he never planned to become a career politician and feels privileged to have served in the House of Keys.
But Mr Skelly also revealed he’s agreed to put his name forward in July for the president’s job currently held by Steve Rodan.
Armed police sent to domestic incident in Douglas
Police say armed officers were sent to deal with a domestic incident in Douglas today.
New sex health centre for Douglas
Manx Care says it's opening a one-stop shop for sexually-transmitted infections and contraception.
Minister defends school bus pass cuts
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says putting more buses into service wouldn't be good for the environment.
Stay away from Murray's Road, say police
Police are warning people to stay away from an area of Douglas this afternoon.
Basic bank accounts easy to open for benefits claimants, says minister
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says scrapping the cash benefits payments system will save money paid to the Post Office but cost government more in bank charges.
Birthday lifesaver acknowledged at police awards ceremony
A birthday hero who saved a life has been honoured by the Island's chief constable.
Ferry trips to Ireland on today's House of Keys agenda
The House of Keys sits later today, with a number of issues up for discussion.
Huge collection of work from Manx artist to go on show
The worlds largest collection of a famous Manx artist is going to be shown at the Manx Museum.
