Member of the House of Keys for Glenfaba and Peel · Independent
Manifesto · 2026 to 2031 House
The 55 promises below are quoted from this document.
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Manifesto
Grouped by policy area. Each promise is quoted exactly as it appears in the manifesto, with a one-line summary written by us (not the member) and a link to the source. A promise is tested once a recorded division bears on it; until then it is marked as having no recorded vote yet, not scored.
10 promises
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“Incentivise downsizing - with grants or registry fees.”
Our summaryIntroduce financial incentives such as grants or reduced registry fees to encourage downsizing.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Mandate 1-2 bedroom properties for new developments.”
Our summaryMandate that new housing developments include 1-2 bedroom properties.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Increasing land registry fees for second homes and off-Island investors. Use this money to invest in affordable housing (and re-define what 'affordable' means).”
Our summaryIncrease land registry fees for second homes and off-Island investors and invest proceeds in affordable housing.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Tighten tourist registration schemes, improving safety & regulating the sector, to protect a thriving industry alongside local housing provision.”
Our summaryTighten tourist accommodation registration to improve safety and protect local housing supply.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Improve minimum property standards for health, safety & efficiency & introduce Energy Performance Certificates.”
Our summaryRaise minimum property standards and introduce Energy Performance Certificates.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Creating a rent-to-buy scheme & increase social housing.”
Our summaryCreate a rent-to-buy scheme and increase the social housing supply.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Increase rates for non-residential properties (empty or second homes). Use this money to invest in local services.”
Our summaryRaise rates on empty and second-home properties and use the revenue to fund local services.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Actively using compulsory purchase legislation for derelict buildings to be redeveloped.”
Our summaryUse compulsory purchase powers to redevelop derelict buildings.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Make changes to planning legislation to reduce the impact on the environment (such as mandating Swift bricks).”
Our summaryChange planning legislation to reduce environmental impact, including mandating Swift bricks.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Remove mortgage-interest tax relief for investment properties.”
Our summaryAbolish mortgage-interest tax relief for investment properties.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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8 promises
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“That people relocating here, contribute directly to the healthcare system. An Immigration Health Surcharge has to be a priority. Either through a reciprocal billing agreement with their country of origin or from their own private funds.”
Our summaryIntroduce an Immigration Health Surcharge or reciprocal billing for people relocating to the Isle of Man.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Making Manx Care a class leading employer that will encourage the kind of skills we need to properly support our community.”
Our summaryWork to make Manx Care a leading employer to attract and retain skilled healthcare staff.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Improve elderly care provision in the West - increasing the options that people have for care and housing.”
Our summaryImprove elderly care and housing options in the West of the island.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“That we use the facilities we have got to their fullest. Redeveloping services and locations (like the Ramsey Cottage Hospital) to relieve pressure on Nobles and increase access.”
Our summaryRedevelop facilities such as Ramsey Cottage Hospital to relieve pressure on Noble's Hospital.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Improved care & housing options for the elderly (private & publicly funded) so families and communities can stay close.”
Our summaryImprove elderly care and housing options across the West to keep families together.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Focus on prevention of illness rather than cure.”
Our summaryShift healthcare focus towards illness prevention rather than cure.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“We must fund additional front-line services, providing better access to GPs and reducing waiting lists.”
Our summaryFund additional front-line health services to improve GP access and reduce waiting lists.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“We need more GPs and dentists and fewer layers of bureaucracy.”
Our summaryIncrease the number of GPs and dentists and reduce healthcare bureaucracy.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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5 promises
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“Investing in our young people with a wider use of apprenticeships and civil service apprenticeships to up-skill our Government and improve function & delivery.”
Our summaryExpand apprenticeships including civil service apprenticeships to develop young people and improve government.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Review school meals so children aren't hungry, with a Manx-produce first ethos.”
Our summaryReview school meals to ensure children are fed and prioritise Manx produce.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Better support those with different needs - removing unnecessarily strict and old regimes.”
Our summaryImprove support for pupils with different needs by removing outdated and overly strict educational regimes.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Allow teachers the freedom to review and adapt the curriculum. Connecting knowledge with a future-focused curriculum across subjects rather than isolating subjects into silos. Teaching digital responsibility and real-world problem solving.”
Our summaryGive teachers freedom to adapt the curriculum to be future-focused, cross-subject and digitally responsible.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Funding mechanisms for off-Island qualifications for Manx residents in sectors where we have a skills shortage (such as healthcare or education), which is subsidised or free upon a 'return-to-work' agreement.”
Our summaryFund off-Island qualifications for Manx residents in skills-shortage sectors, free or subsidised on a return-to-work basis.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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8 promises
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“Helping fisherman anticipate and adapt to warming seas, northward migration, altered spawning seasons & new species by supporting pilot schemes on new gear and alternative methods.”
Our summarySupport pilot schemes to help fishermen adapt to climate-driven changes in fish stocks and seas.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Leverage our independence, niche manufacturing & financial expertise and apply it to an AI developing world. To become the 'Go To' nation for Ethical AI Governance.”
Our summaryPosition the Isle of Man as a leading jurisdiction for Ethical AI Governance.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Encouraging younger people into the fishing industry by supporting maritime qualifications, navigation and engineering skills with on-Island training and education.”
Our summarySupport maritime training and qualifications on-Island to attract young people into fishing.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Review and update Government support schemes.”
Our summaryReview and update government support schemes for farmers and fishermen.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“A Manx-first ethos to Government procurement, and review of the tender systems and process.”
Our summaryAdopt a Manx-first government procurement policy and review the tendering process.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“A tourist office and better signage and lighting.”
Our summaryEstablish a tourist office and improve signage and lighting in the constituency.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Government-backed crop/livestock insurance for farmers, to help protect from the unpredictability of climate change.”
Our summaryIntroduce government-backed crop and livestock insurance to protect farmers from climate risk.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
No recorded division bears on this promise yet.
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“Offering on-Island courses to up-skill our producers & make modern or specialist farming techniques more accessible.”
Our summaryProvide on-Island training courses to up-skill farmers in modern and specialist techniques.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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8 promises
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“Make regulation to support the creation of a high integrity Manx carbon and biodiversity credits scheme.”
Our summaryCreate regulation to establish a high-integrity Manx carbon and biodiversity credits scheme.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Publish all climate impact assessments to improve transparency and accountability.”
Our summaryPublish all climate impact assessments to improve transparency and accountability.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Better connections - a bus service that considers flight schedules, and that takes UCM students straight to college.”
Our summaryImprove bus services in the West to align with flight schedules and serve UCM students.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“We need to remove the barriers to Payment solutions for digital creators.”
Our summaryRemove barriers to payment solutions for digital creators on the Isle of Man.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Carbon valuation of projects and policies with a 'polluter pays' principle.”
Our summaryIntroduce carbon valuation of government projects and policies with a polluter-pays principle.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Energy security - review ALL available options from the Future Energy Scenarios report.”
Our summaryReview all options from the Future Energy Scenarios report to improve energy security.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
No recorded division bears on this promise yet.
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“The Steam Packet is the most talked about barrier to tourism. Either because of reliability or cost. We have to be more competitive and compelling.”
Our summaryPush for the Steam Packet service to become more reliable, cost-competitive and attractive.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Progress all identified Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) sites and permanently close the Western mud belt.”
Our summaryProgress all ASSI designations and permanently close the Western mud belt to fishing.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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16 promises
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“Improve rights of elected members, to ensure democratic functions can be carried out without fear of retaliation.”
Our summaryStrengthen the rights of elected members to carry out democratic functions freely.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
No recorded division bears on this promise yet.
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“Improved parking - solutions that work for visitors, businesses and residents.”
Our summaryImprove parking solutions in the West for visitors, businesses and residents.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Regular reviews of Government structures and arms-length bodies, and project updates on all strategies and targets.”
Our summaryConduct regular reviews of government structures, arms-length bodies, and project progress.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Review of Government structures, that fosters transparency over collusion, ensuring that elected members represent the people, rather than the desires of senior civil servants.”
Our summaryReview government structures to foster transparency and ensure elected members represent the public.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Better access to information for elected members.”
Our summaryImprove elected members' access to government information.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Safe spaces for young people to relax, socialise and interact positively with their communities across the West.”
Our summaryCreate safe social spaces for young people across the West of the island.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Specific and measurable objectives for civil servants with performance indicators across key result areas.”
Our summarySet specific, measurable objectives and performance indicators for civil servants.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“As your MHK, I will work to ensure our community has a strong voice in Tynwald and receives its fair share of attention.”
Our summaryEnsure Glenfaba and Peel constituency has a strong voice in Tynwald and fair share of resources.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Review work permit criteria & create residency visas (with fees attached, as is the norm for many countries) for future applicants. The money raised can be reinvested for our young people.”
Our summaryReview work permit criteria and introduce fee-bearing residency visas, reinvesting proceeds for young people.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Government to publish whether projects are on time and on budget, with transparency of cost, timetable & benefits.”
Our summaryRequire government to publish project progress, costs, timetables and benefits.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Collaborate with other similar jurisdictions to create leadership training opportunities, attracting and retaining the best talent in our civil service.”
Our summaryCollaborate with similar jurisdictions to create civil service leadership training and retain top talent.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Establish an independent complaints & review process with appropriate powers to intervene when required.”
Our summaryEstablish an independent complaints and review process with powers to intervene.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“If elected, I intend to pick-up this petition and bring it before Tynwald.”
Our summaryCandidate will bring her reform petition before Tynwald if elected.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“A deliverable, realistic and in-keeping regeneration scheme in Peel - that brings investment and jobs.”
Our summaryDeliver a realistic regeneration scheme for Peel to attract investment and jobs.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Make the Government consultation process simpler for residents to engage with.”
Our summarySimplify the government consultation process to increase public participation.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
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“Annual performance, behaviour, training & development reviews for civil servants.”
Our summaryIntroduce annual performance and development reviews for civil servants.
Source: Katryna Baptist, 2026 election manifesto
No recorded division bears on this promise yet.
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