Candidate Profile

Tony Wright - Rushen

Full Name	Anthony Stuart Wright
Age	61
Marital Status	Married
Children	2
Place of Birth	Manchester
	If not the Isle of Man when did you move here? August 1991
Occupation	Teacher - Head of SEBD Support Centre CRHS

 

Political History & Views

What is your political history or relevant experience?

I am a commissioner in Port Erin. I am on the executive committee for NASUWT(IOM) and was the President in 2003. I have chaired various committees in the UK before coming to the Island

Are you a member of any organisation which guides or influences your political views or polices?

I am a member of the Liberal Vannin Party and I have links with the Positive Action Group.

What are your main national issues?

The mismanagement of national resources; the rising costs of energy and its availability to the more vulnerable sectors of our society; the lack of affordable housing; the increasing costs of Government; lack of accountability and transparency in Government.

What are your main local issues?

The development of the Clucas Estate (Ballakilley)into land for public/leisure use;provision of a comprehensive medical facility at the old Southlands; more low cost housing in both private and public ownership; more effective policing; regeneration of Port Erin and Port St Mary village centres

What do you believe you would bring to government as an MHK?

Empathy with all sections of the population; understanding of the economic and social problems that face the elderly, sick, poor and low wage workers; an understanding of the disaffection of youth and how to address it; the ability to see both sides of an argument/issue; honesty and integrity ( I will not be seeking a ministerial post);a love of the Isle of Man and the desire to do what's best for it.

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