Amadeus Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 All discussions relating to this constituency go in this thread please. Sitting members: Howard Quayle MHK (announced not standing ) Bill Shimmins MHK ( announced not standing ) Number of seats: 2 Declared candidates: David Fowler Keiran Hannifin Stu Peters Alison Lynch Jane Poole-Wilson Two Minutes Summary Videos from ManxRadio: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Probably worth recording that the junior member has indicated that he’s not standing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmpton Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 If there is a constituency currently crying out for a strong (decent) candidate then it is this one. Largely quite a well to do area with lots of families to parents in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Will any of them be brave enough to throw themselves forward? I hope so! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebushy Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 What's the dress code for standing in Middle? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, littlebushy said: What's the dress code for standing in Middle? Horrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 The guy is clearly tapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 27 minutes ago, HeliX said: The guy is clearly tapped Pure comedy gold. I’ve only watched half of it and saving the rest to watch with a glass of wine later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 15 hours ago, Uhtred said: Probably worth recording that the junior member has indicated that he’s not standing. I thought Shimmins was the junior member? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmpton Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Both declared candidates have been on MR over the last 2 lunchtimes. The prospect of no one else standng and either one of them getting in is frightening frightening. If, God forbid, we end up with only those two for 2 seats then legislation needs to be made to make sure that doesn't happen. Just erase Middle from the map for 5 years or something. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) So glad I don't live in Middle this time around. After hearing them both on Mannin Line over the last two days I wouldn't bother voting for either. ETA I gave up on local politics and haven't voted since the Richard Corkill debacle. I haven't moved house either. Edited May 19, 2021 by The Old Git 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.fixit Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Should there be a NO vote if there is only one contender for a seat? i.e. a minimum of two contenders for each seat before there can be an election. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy123 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 30 minutes ago, John Wright said: I thought Shimmins was the junior member? I think he got more votes that Quale so he’s the ‘senior member’ someone told me that’s how they sit in HOK and Tynwald. The one with most votes gets the front seat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Fluffy123 said: I think he got more votes that Quale so he’s the ‘senior member’ someone told me that’s how they sit in HOK and Tynwald. The one with most votes gets the front seat. In most countries with multi member constituencies it’s date of election that determines seniority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, doc.fixit said: Should there be a NO vote if there is only one contender for a seat? i.e. a minimum of two contenders for each seat before there can be an election. In SU elections there used to be an option on any ballot of RON - Re-Open-Nominations. So if there was only one candidate he would have to beat RON or there'd be another election. Also anyone could apply to the SU for funding to Run a RON campaign. Sadly I never saw a poster saying "Da-Do Vote RON" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, John Wright said: In most countries with multi member constituencies it’s date of election that determines seniority The Isle of Man is not most countries. You must have noticed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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