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General Election 2026

Alex Brindley

Manx Radio Podcasts and Coverage of the Isle of Man General Election 2026

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September 3 · 30 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Clare Barber
With just three weeks to go until the polls open, we want to find out more about those who are standing. To help with that, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview. Up next is Clare Barber, who's standing in Douglas East. She's been talking to Sam Turton. Also standing there are Joney Faragher, Andrew Forster, Dave Mackey and Andy Saunders.
September 3 · 29 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Jason Moorhouse
Ahead of the Island heading to the polls on Thursday 24 September, we've invited all those standing to take part in a 30-minute interview. We want to find out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the best person for the job. Up next is Jason Moorhouse, who's standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew. He's been speaking to Phil Gawne. Also standing there are Juan Christian, Steve Crowther, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Abby Quirk and Geoff Sutcliffe.
September 2 · 1 hr 27 min
Live Constituency Debates - Douglas Central
The Live Constituency Debate featuring the candidates for Ayre and Michael taking place at Studio One in Tromode and hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne. The candidates standing are: Sharon Lee Bridgens, Anne Corlett, George Hargreaves, Andrea Kruger, Creena Mason, Peter Shimmin, Chris Thomas & Devon Watson.
September 2 · 29 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Mark Kemp
Once every five years, you get the chance to decide who you think should be a Member of the House of Keys. With that chance right on our doorstep, we've asked all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to find out more about them. Up next is Mark Kemp, who's standing in Rushen. He's been talking to Phil Gawne. Also standing there on Thursday 24 September are Gary Chambers, Michael Crowe, Michelle Haywood, Helen Sheppard, Laurence Vaughan-Williams and Simon Williams.
September 2 · 29 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Livia Lenarduzzi
In just a few short weeks, the Island will be heading to the polls to decide who should be our next Members of the House of Keys. We've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote on Thursday 24 September. Up next is Livia Lenarduzzi, who's standing in Douglas South. She's been speaking to Sian Cowper. Also standing there are Dean Bolton, Claire Christian, Arwid Hall and Sarah Maltby.
September 1 · 1 hr 26 min
Live Constituency Debates - Ayre & Michael
The Live Constituency Debate featuring the candidates for Ayre and Michael taking place at Studio One in Tromode and hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne. The candidates standing are: Julia Bell, Stephen Broad, Alfred Cannan, Phil Corkill, Steve Curphey, Tim Johnston, Mary Phillips and Paul Weatherall.
September 1 · 29 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Ray Harmer
There's less than a month to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys. Before then, we're inviting all the candidates in for a 30 minute interview to find out more about who they are and what they stand for. Up next, it's Ray Harmer, who's standing in Glenfaba and Peel. He's been speaking to Sam Turton. Also standing in the constituency are Katryna Baptist, Mark Cleator, Colleen Dale-Beeton, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Alex Perriam and Geoffrey Pugh.
September 1 · 29 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Steve Curphey
On Thursday 24 September, you'll have the chance to decide who should represent you in the House of Keys. And to help you make up your mind, we're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview so we can find out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the best person for the job. Up next is Steve Curphey, who's standing in Ayre and Michael. He's been speaking to Phil Gawne. Also standing in the constituency are Julia Bell, Stephen Broad, Alfred Cannan, Phil Corkill, Tim Johnston, Mary Phillips and Paul Weatherall.
August 31 · 1 hr 30 min
Live Constituency Debates - Arbory Castletown & Malew
Hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne in front of a live studio audience from Studio One in Tromode, the candidates for Arbory, Castletown & Malew answer questions about a variety of topics and pitch to get your vote in the upcoming general election. The candidates taking part were Juan Christian, Steve Crowther, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse, Abby Quirk & Geoff Sutcliffe.
August 28 · 29 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Steve Crowther
There's less than a month to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys. Before then, we're inviting all the candidates in for a 30 minute interview to find out more about who they are and what they stand for. Up next, it's Steve Crowther, who's standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew. Also standing in the constituency are Juan Christian, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse, Abby Quirk and Geoff Sutcliffe.
August 28 · 30 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Andy Saunders
There's less than a month to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys. Before then, we're inviting all the candidates in for a 30 minute interview to find out more about who they are and what they stand for. Up next, it's Andy Saunders, who's standing in Douglas East. He's been speaking to Amy Griffiths. Also standing in the constituency are Clare Barber, Joney Faragher, Andrew Forster and Dave Mackey.
August 27 · 29 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Andrea Krüger
There are just four weeks to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys. Before then, we're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview to tell us why they deserve your vote. Up next we're hearing from Andrea Krüger, who's standing in Douglas Central. She's been speaking to Phil Gawne. Also standing in the constituency are Sharon Lee Bridgens, Ann Corlett, George Hargreaves, Creena Mason, Peter Shimmin, Chris Thomas and Devon Watson.
August 27 · 30 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Geoff Sutcliffe
This September, you'll decide who gets one of the two seats available for each constituency in the House of Keys. And to help you make up your mind, we're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview. Today, we're hearing from Geoff Sutcliffe, who's standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew. He's been speaking to Siobhán Fletcher. Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Juan Christian, Steve Crowther, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse and Abby Quirk.
August 26 · 29 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Martyn Perkins
On Thursday 24 September, you'll get the chance to decide who you want representing you in your constituency. We're offering all the candidates for the General Election the chance to tell us about themselves, and explain why they think they're the best person for the job. Up next is Martyn Perkins, who's standing in Garff. He's been speaking to Sam Turton. Also standing in the constituency are Anthony Allen, Sean Bostrom, Daphne Caine, Aishlinn Creer, Richard Henthorn, Vicki Hewison and Peter Kermeen.
August 26 · 29 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Abby Quirk
In the run up to Thursday 24 September, we're giving everyone who's declared their intention to stand in the election the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview with us. We'll be asking them why they should be trusted with your vote. Up next is Abby Quirk, who is standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew. She's been speaking to Amy Griffiths. Also standing in the constituency are Juan Christian, Steve Crowther, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse and Geoff Sutcliffe.
August 25 · 28 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Janine Shimmin
We're giving all those intending to stand on Thursday 24 September the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview with us, to find out who they are and why they're standing. Today, we're hearing from Janine Shimmin, who's standing in Ramsey. She's been speaking to Sam Turton. Also standing in the constituency are Robert Cowell, Lawrie Hooper and Juan McGuinness.
August 25 · 28 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: David Ashford
There's now less than a month until the Isle of Man heads to the polls, and we've offered each of the candidates the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview with us. We're finding out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the right person for the job. Today, it's the turn of David Ashford, who's standing in Douglas North. He's been interviewed by Sian Cowper. Also standing in the constituency are Jason Cheetham, Damian Ciappell, Denis Staunton, Janet Thommeny, Peter Washington and Hugo Yates.
August 24 · 29 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Robert Cowell
As we get closer to Thursday 24 September, we're giving all the candidates the chance to take part in a half hour interview, where we can find out a bit more about who they are and what they're standing for. Up next, it's the turn of Robert Cowell, who's standing in Ramsey. He's been speaking to Phil Gawne. Also standing in the constituency are Lawrie Hooper, Juan McGuinness and Janine Shimmin.
August 24 · 28 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Chris Thomas
In the weeks leading up to Thursday 24 September, we're giving all the candidates the opportunity to take part in a 30-minute interview, where we can find out a bit more about who they are and what they're standing for. Up next, it's the turn of Chris Thomas, who's standing in Douglas Central. He's been speaking to Alex Brindley. Also standing in the constituency are Ann Corlett, George Hargreaves, Andrea Krüger, Sharon Lee Bridgens, Peter Shimmin and Devon Watson.
August 21 · 29 min
General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Peter Washington
On Thursday 24 September, you'll get to have your say in who'll be representing you in the House of Keys for the next five years. Before that, we've asked all those standing to take part in a 30 minute interview, to help you make up your mind. Up next is Peter Washington, who's standing for the Manx Labour Party in Douglas North. He's been speaking to Phil Gawne. Also standing in the constituency are David Ashford, Jason Cheetham, Damian Ciappelli, Denis Staunton, Janet Thommeny and Hugo Yates.

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