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Seventh candidate to stand in Arbory, Castletown and Malew

Picture credit: Steve Crowther

Steve Crowther previously stood in 2016 and 2021

A seventh candidate has declared for Arbory, Castletown and Malew in the upcoming House of Keys General Election.

Steve Crowther is an architect, having previously worked extensively in the UK and Asia before returning to the Island in 2003 to raise his family.

He previously stood in 2016 and 2021, and says if elected this time, his priorities will include expanding the economy, building affordable homes, and bridging the digital divide.

He says: "In an economic and environmentally unstable world it is essential the Island has both a robust and resilient economy/community attractive to investment. Many institutions worldwide are fearful and are looking for the type of stable base the Isle of Man could so easily offer. 

"The Isle of Man still has many good things to offer, however, like the government reserves, these are dwindling away by government focusing on window-dressing, not focusing on both the economy and our community’s core challenges. This must be redressed and clear at the centre of government."

Also standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew are Juan Christian, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse, Abby Quirk and Geoff Sutcliffe.

The General Election is taking place on Thursday 24 September.

You can find out more about the upcoming election here.

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