Member of the House of Keys for Garff · Independent
Elected Deputy Speaker of the House of Keys on 29 September 2026 (Isle of Man Today).
Manifesto · 2026 to 2031 House
The 14 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.
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“They should be given the opportunity to buy a Home, not rent the same one from an investor at an unaffordable rent.”
Our summaryCandidate will support policies giving young people the opportunity to buy homes rather than rent at unaffordable rates.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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“we really need to kickstart and expand the apprenticeship scheme and to get young people equipped with the skills that will give them a lifetime of employment.”
Our summaryCandidate will work to expand the apprenticeship scheme and equip young people with employable skills.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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3 promises
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“I can't promise you I can fix all of these things but I'll certainly find out where savings can be made, productivity can be increased, and where the money is leaking out, and I'll do my best to stop it.”
Our summaryCandidate will investigate and act to stop wasteful government spending and improve productivity.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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“We need to attract new investment and create good well paid employment in high tech industries, but we also need to support the businesses that are already here.”
Our summaryCandidate will work to attract high-tech investment and new well-paid jobs while supporting existing local businesses.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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“Onchan residents who are in the Garff constituency should be paying the lower Garff rate, let's sort out this anomaly”
Our summaryCandidate will work to ensure Onchan residents in the Garff constituency pay the lower Garff rate.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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“The Mooir Vannin application must be halted. We need a full Tynwald and public debate. Let the people have their say!”
Our summaryCandidate will push to halt the Mooir Vannin wind farm application and demand a full Tynwald and public debate.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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“A full independent financial review of Orsted's claims.”
Our summaryCandidate will call for a full independent financial review of Orsted's claims regarding the wind farm.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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“We need to learn from the mistakes made over the Liverpool landing stage”
Our summaryCandidate will push for lessons to be learned from the Liverpool landing stage project mistakes.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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“I support the drive to have Garwick Glen and beach returned to a national public Glen. This is our chance!”
Our summaryCandidate will support efforts to return Garwick Glen and beach to a national public glen.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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“Clean bathing water! Our beach must be safe for our children, our tourists and ourselves, Lets get it done!”
Our summaryCandidate will work to achieve clean, safe bathing water at Laxey beach.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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“we must get the King Edward road resurfaced, it's a disgrace!”
Our summaryCandidate will push for resurfacing of King Edward Road in Onchan.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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3 promises
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“Our graduates should be encouraged with incentives to come home and settle.”
Our summaryCandidate will support creating incentives to encourage Manx graduates to return and settle on the Island.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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“Every avenue needs to be explored to save the village hall, it is essential to retain our community life!”
Our summaryCandidate will explore all options to save Maughold village hall.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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“Better results and better value from our Government. We want honesty, clarity and accountability on all major projects. From day one!”
Our summaryCandidate will pursue greater accountability and transparency on all major government projects from day one.
Source: Richard Henthorn, 2026 election manifesto
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