Member of the House of Keys for Ramsey · Independent
Manifesto · 2026 to 2031 House
The 28 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.
4 promises
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“Use land we've already got more intelligently, bring empty properties back into use and build more homes without automatically turning to greenfield development.”
Our summaryCandidate will push for brownfield housing development and bringing empty properties back into use in Ramsey.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“better routes into home ownership”
Our summaryCandidate will support creating better routes into home ownership.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“more affordable homes and social housing”
Our summaryCandidate will push for more affordable homes and social housing.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“faster, more responsive planning and licensing”
Our summaryCandidate will push for faster and more responsive planning and licensing processes.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“Deliver the replacement Cummal Mooar facility and protect access to high-quality healthcare in Ramsey and the North.”
Our summaryCandidate will work to deliver a replacement Cummal Mooar facility and protect healthcare access in Ramsey and the North.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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2 promises
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“high-quality apprenticeships and vocational education”
Our summaryCandidate will support high-quality apprenticeships and vocational education for young people.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“investing in skills, apprenticeships and lifelong learning”
Our summaryCandidate will invest in skills, apprenticeships and lifelong learning opportunities.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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9 promises
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“We should support Manx farmers and producers and look practically at how Government-owned infrastructure, including our sea connections, can strengthen local production and food security.”
Our summaryCandidate will support Manx farmers and explore using government infrastructure to strengthen food security.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“I want the Isle of Man to become one of the best places in the British Isles to start, grow and scale a business.”
Our summaryCandidate will work to make the Isle of Man one of the best places in the British Isles to start and grow a business.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“Support our high street, encourage private investment and strengthen Ramsey's role as the Island's northern centre.”
Our summaryCandidate will support Ramsey's high street and encourage private investment in the town centre.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“developing finance, technology, maritime and emerging industries”
Our summaryCandidate will work to develop finance, technology, maritime and emerging industries on the Island.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“preparing our workforce for AI and the changing world of work”
Our summaryCandidate will support preparing the workforce for AI and future employment changes.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“competitive taxation”
Our summaryCandidate will support maintaining competitive taxation for businesses.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“smarter regulation”
Our summaryCandidate will pursue smarter regulation to support business growth.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“backing entrepreneurs and small businesses”
Our summaryCandidate will support entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“Build on Ramsey's history, heritage and natural assets and explore opportunities to make the Pier an even greater economic and tourism asset for the town.”
Our summaryCandidate will explore opportunities to develop Queens Pier as an economic and tourism asset for Ramsey.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
No recorded division bears on this promise yet.
4 promises
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“Delivering the scheme can protect the town while unlocking land, investment and future regeneration.”
Our summaryCandidate will work to deliver the Ramsey Quayside and flood defence scheme.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“I support reducing carbon emissions where it is practical, affordable and delivers genuine benefit. But energy security and affordability must come first. We should keep our technological options open rather than betting the Island's future prematurely on any single solution.”
Our summaryCandidate will support carbon emission reductions only where practical and affordable, prioritising energy security.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“modern digital Government”
Our summaryCandidate will push for modernisation of government through digital technology.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“Any decision must be based on robust evidence, value for the Manx public and protection of our Island's long-term interests. I will not support a project simply because Government has already invested time or political capital in it.”
Our summaryCandidate will not support Mooir Vannin or similar projects unless based on robust evidence and genuine public value.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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8 promises
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“meaningful performance measures”
Our summaryCandidate will advocate for meaningful performance measures in government.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“less unnecessary bureaucracy”
Our summaryCandidate will work to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy in government.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“clear accountability for major projects”
Our summaryCandidate will push for clear accountability on major government projects.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“We need effective border management, a clear understanding of our skills needs and immigration that supports sustainable economic growth.”
Our summaryCandidate will push for effective border management and skills-based immigration policy tied to sustainable economic growth.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
No recorded division bears on this promise yet.
In the manifesto
“faster decision-making”
Our summaryCandidate will push for faster government decision-making.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“If elected, I will be visible and accessible, publish regular updates, vote independently and challenge decisions when I believe Ramsey or the Island deserves better.”
Our summaryCandidate commits to being accessible, publishing regular updates, voting independently and challenging poor decisions.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“frontline services protected wherever possible”
Our summaryCandidate will work to protect frontline public services.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
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“greater use of public-private partnerships where they deliver better value”
Our summaryCandidate will support greater use of public-private partnerships where they offer better value.
Source: Robert Cowell, 2026 election manifesto
No recorded division bears on this promise yet.
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