Claire Christian

In the manifesto

“Complete the implementation of the Landlord Registration Act, introducing the regulations needed for mandatory landlord registration and deposit protection.”

In the manifesto

“Require affordable housing to be provided wherever practical, rather than allowing payment to become the easy alternative. Where contributions are accepted, reinvest them into new affordable housing.”

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“Introduce higher rates on homes deliberately left empty long-term, while prioritising vacant properties, unused buildings and brownfield sites for redevelopment before unnecessary building on greenfield land.”

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“I will campaign for a fully funded five-year housing programme, agreeing sites and housing types with local authorities to build more social and affordable homes and drive down the housing waiting list.”

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“Join up health, mental health and social care, shifting more focus towards prevention, early intervention and community services.”

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“Better use community hubs, charities, social prescribing, sport, culture and voluntary organisations to tackle loneliness and isolation.”

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“People experiencing anxiety, stress or deteriorating mental health should be able to access support early and without unnecessary barriers. Expand self-referral, talking therapies and community-based support so fewer people reach crisis point.”

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“Better support patients and accompanying carers, particularly when journeys are disrupted, and review the financial assistance available.”

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“Progress an accessible community facility and push to bring forward the business case early in the next administration.”

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“Protect Local Healthcare - Continue to protect and improve access to GP and primary healthcare in Douglas South.”

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“Expand GP teams with physios, mental-health practitioners and other professionals, so patients see the right person first time, shifting appropriate care into GP Practices. Expand community services, to reduce avoidable hospital admissions; alongside reformed GP contracts to improve and standardise access across the Island.”

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“Put essential third-sector care on a sustainable footing through long-term commissioning.”

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“Progress the Financial Recovery Programme within Manx Care to strengthen financial discipline and put health and care spending on a more sustainable footing.”

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“Make it easier for unpaid carers to access respite, short breaks, information and practical support, recognising that supporting carers also helps the people they care for remain independent.”

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“Target an outpatient list of approx 11,500 in first year, with at least 95% waiting no longer than 52 weeks, through clinical validation, better use of clinics and targeted specialist capacity.”

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“I will continue to support the Triple Lock on State Pensions, alongside a sustainable long-term plan to protect pensions for future generations.”

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“Review eligibility to ensure support reaches those who genuinely need it and work pays. Reduce long-term Incapacity Benefit dependency by 10% by tackling the causes — faster treatment, mental-health support, rehabilitation and routes back to work — not by cutting benefit rates.”

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“Complete the work already begun on long-term care funding and bring forward a fairer, sustainable settlement — better protecting families from potentially significant care costs and removing the financial incentive in the current system that can favour residential care over remaining at home.”

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“Develop a 5-10 year Health & Care Strategy, using demand and capacity data, demographic trends and Public Health evidence to plan what we will need — backed by workforce, infrastructure, delivery and financial plans.”

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“Give more people the support they need to remain safely in their own homes and communities, expanding prevention, reablement, home care and community support rather than waiting until residential or hospital care becomes the only option.”

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“Complete the Governance Review reforms: DHSC sets clear strategy and policy; Manx Care must be accountable for delivering it — with measurable outcomes, quality standards and financial control.”

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“Identify additional needs earlier, strengthen teacher training and specialist support, and give families clearer pathways between school, health and children's services — removing barriers before a child falls behind.”

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“Bring Education and Children's Services closer together and support proposals for an independent Children's Commissioner, giving children a direct voice in decisions.”

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“Use workforce data to expand apprenticeships and vocational courses in areas of future skills shortages, working directly with employers to create more earn-while-you-learn opportunities.”

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“Simplify licensing, regulation and Government processes, set clearer decision timescales and expand regulatory sandboxing where appropriate, while maintaining the Island's reputation as a well-regulated jurisdiction.”

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“Reform our outdated rating system to create a fairer, more transparent approach. Complete the detailed modelling, consult on costed options and introduce reform with appropriate transitional protection.”

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“Support delivery of the Manx Language Strategy, creating more opportunities to learn and use Manx through our schools, arts, culture, events and communities.”

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“Support delivery of the NSC and sporting facility improvements needed for the Island Games, with proper scrutiny to ensure investment benefits local athletes, clubs and communities long after 2029.”

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“Create a Business Gateway, giving businesses one clear route through Government and a named contact for major investments to coordinate approvals and deliver faster decisions.”

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“Support free and low-cost access for children and families, building on initiatives such as free Gaiety tickets, and work with schools, clubs and community organisations to remove barriers to participation.”

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“Set a costed pathway to increase the Personal Allowance from £17k towards £20k, the tax cap from £220k to £250k, and return the higher rate tax to 20% as finances allow.”

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“Champion local artists, performers and athletes through grants, coaching, training and stronger pathways from school and UCM — helping talented Manx people develop here and take opportunities further afield.”

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“Set targets to increase Manx produce in Government procurement and our shops, requiring public services to buy local wherever practical and agreeing measurable commitments with major retailers. Introduce targeted grants to expand local food production, focusing on areas where we can realistically reduce our reliance on imports and strengthen the Island's food security.”

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“Deliver the Budget reforms already agreed, including meaningful multi-year planning, stronger links between spending and outcomes and funding that can work across departmental boundaries.”

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“Introduce priority-based budgeting, requiring Departments to show what spending will deliver rather than simply rolling existing budgets forward year after year.”

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“Develop an Island Travel Rewards scheme, exploring one joined-up reward system across ferry and public transport to give residents who regularly use our services better value.”

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“If a major infrastructure project cannot pass these tests, I will not support it. On the evidence currently available, I do not believe the proposed Mooir Vannin project does, and I therefore cannot support it in its current form.”

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“Maintain sufficient back-up vessel capacity and ensure Douglas Harbour is routinely surveyed, dredged and maintained to the navigational depths required under the Sea Services Agreement.”

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“Introduce a national-interest test for any major infrastructure scheme, requiring demonstrable Manx benefit, environmental and biodiversity protection, meaningful public engagement and protection of fisheries and shipping — with developers responsible for full lifecycle and decommissioning costs.”

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“Better Roads, Pavements & Buses - Press for improvements to neglected pavements, road safety and public transport.”

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“Put resident fares, freight costs and reliability at the heart of the next Sea Services Agreement, ensuring the service better meets the needs of residents and Manx businesses.”

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“Accelerate simple, high-quality digital Government services, making it easier for residents to access services and businesses to invest and operate here — while retaining support for those who cannot access services digitally.”

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“Introduce a planned, preventative programme for roads, pavements and critical transport infrastructure, fixing problems earlier before deterioration leads to greater disruption and much higher costs.”

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“Review centralised Finance, HR, Communications and Government Technology Services, returning appropriate capability and control so Departments can prioritise resources around the services they are accountable for delivering.”

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“Support a statutory whistleblowing framework with independent oversight, protecting those who speak up and ensuring concerns are properly addressed.”

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“Regenerate Spring Valley - Build on the resurfacing of the estate roads by progressing the wider refurbishment of Spring Valley, including exploring opportunities for new housing as part of its regeneration.”

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“Align population, economic growth, housing, infrastructure and public services around long-term Island priorities. Policy should be joined-up from the outset, not developed Department by Department.”

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“Require proportionate ID checks for people entering by sea and air, including private aviation, alongside passenger-data checks and appropriate use of facial-recognition technology — strengthening our ability to identify those entering the Island while keeping legitimate travel straightforward.”

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“Ensure the new Agency has the people, powers, intelligence and technology to secure our sea and air borders, identify illegal immigration and act quickly where our system is being abused.”

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“Introduce an annual Island Resilience Assessment to Tynwald, identifying vulnerabilities in food, energy, water, medicines, essential supplies and critical infrastructure, with contingency plans and published actions.”

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“Move towards Government becoming a single legal entity, breaking down departmental silos and creating clearer leadership and accountability across the public service.”

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“Deliver for Pulrose - Support Pulrose FC and Douglas City Council to reinstate the changing facilities at Pulrose as soon as possible.”

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“Once outcomes and budgets are agreed, empower Departments to deliver. Those accountable for results must have the authority and resources to achieve them.”

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“Maintain and strengthen our Work Permit system, protecting Isle of Man workers through robust local recruitment requirements, regular review of exempt occupations and stronger monitoring of labour-market trends. Set Worker Migrant salary thresholds at least in line with the UK, reviewed annually, with targeted exemptions for essential services and genuine shortage occupations. Require criminal-record checks for all new Worker Migrants before employment.”

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“Establish a genuinely independent complaints and investigation process, separate from the Constabulary where appropriate, giving both the public and police officers confidence that complaints are dealt with fairly.”

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“Invest in Anagh Coar - The resurfacing of the estate roads was welcome progress, but Anagh Coar needs further investment in the wider neighbourhood and public spaces.”

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“Safe Communities - Everyone should feel safe where they live. I want visible, accessible community policing and earlier action on the issues that affect people's confidence in their neighbourhood.”

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“Remove duplicated boards, approvals and processes. Decisions should be made at the lowest appropriate level, closer to those with the expertise, while retaining strong financial controls and accountability.”