Summer shut down for House of Keys

Monday, 8 August 2016 00:00

MHKs will clear out their desks this week as the House of Keys prepares to shut down ahead of the new intake of politicians.

As of Thursday they will have handed over responsibility for their constituencies with residents being temporarily unrepresented.

The General Election takes place on September 22nd - all prospective candidates have to declare by August 24th.

Members of the Legislative Council remain in place as they are not publically elected - President of Tynwald Steve Rodan explains what will happen:

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