Quality of life

We must protect the very precious quality of life that the Isle of Man offers. This doesn’t always boil down to money; it is imperative that we act as an independent country where necessary to protect our environment and business’s. We are not part of the European Union, although we are part of Europe. There is a big difference. The way in which we have soaked up and implemented much of their over burdening, beaurocratic, politically correct legislation, particularly over the last 5 years must stop. Its time for the Manx voice to be heard in our Parliament not the heavy hand of UK or Europe .  

Equal Opportunities 

Not everyone in life is born equal or has equal opportunities; it is important particularly on an Island like the Isle of Man where there are some very rich individuals that we ensure that the disadvantaged are not forgotten. Locally that means we must ensure a supply of Affordable Housing for the young and old and that Social Service provision for the Ill and Disabled is world class.  <<back to top>>

Taxes <<back to top>>

Public Services <<back to top>>

Public Services are important to everyone in the Isle of Man. At present the heavy hand of State controls nearly all Public Service and Utilities. This is an anathema in a modern world and whilst the State should guarantee Public Services they should not necessarily be run by the State. Examples of this are the way in which the Manx Electric Authority has through bad management and oversight put the cost of electricity up to all users in the Isle of Man. I’m not advocating mass privatisation. I am a great believer in the National Health Service but there must be better oversight and management and if this means trusting Private Professionals and sharing responsibility between the Public and Private Sector then so be it.  <<back to top>>

Human Rights <<back to top>>

Human Rights. Security and freedom are not good bedfellows, but we need to fight crime and terrorism. The European Union has via the back door reduced the effectiveness of our judicial system and the results are clear to see. Let’s stop being bullied by the UK and Europe and protect our own freedoms. The issue of ID Cards and further softening of sentencing will no doubt rear their heads in the next parliamentary session, lets impose a Manx solution.  <<back to top>>

Regulation <<back to top>>

Good Government means trusting people and business. Regulation should be as light as possible and support peoples aspirations for home ownership, starting businesses, pensions and health care provision. It should also support family life and marriage but offer respect for those who chose a different path. It should also promote activity that brings the Nation together promoting our Manx identity through cultural activity, Sport and the Arts. <<back to top>>

Local Government <<back to top>>

I believe that Parliament and Government should be a function of the people, it represents and be closer to it rather than further away. I would like to see more power vested in our Local Government System, instead of what seems to be happening more centralisation. By that I also mean that the drivers for new legislation should be Manx requirements not just slavish echos of UK or EU Legislation and Regulations .  <<back to top>>

Immigration <<back to top>>

I believe strongly in people being able to move around the world and limited immigration. After all I wouldn’t be here and lets face it the island wouldn’t be what it is today without immigration. On the other side of the coin many Manx people work and travel abroad and no one would argue with their right to do this. Unfortunately however because we have no proper Border Controls we have no idea who or how many people are at present coming into the Isle of Man. It is imperative within the short term that some form of immigration check and control be introduced.   <<back to top>>

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