David Callister MLC is now resigned to leaving the Legislative Council at the end of next month without achieving the main thing he wanted to do during his term.
His attempt to bring in legislation for a democratically elected LegCo was defeated 5-3 at the clauses stage by his fellow MLCs.
Phil Braidwood, Alex Downie, Eddie Lowey, Juan Turner and Tony Wilde all voted against the proposal.
Mr Callister says it was a change of mind by Mr Wilde which really tipped the balance:
'No family should have to live indefinitely between two places'
Today marks two years since Ethan Richardson suffered a hypoglycaemic brain injury
Results of agricultural survey to be sent to prospective MHKs
Farmers recognised for contribution to Manx countryside
Port St Mary lifeboats called out after yacht drifts towards rocks
Vessel towed to safety after breaking mooring and drifting across Bay ny Carrickey
Ballafesson Methodist Chapel and Hall to officially close
Building to be put up for sale this Autumn
