Former UKIP candidate launches Manx political party

A former UKIP candidate is asking for people to come forward and stand for the House of Keys in the next general election.

Mitch Sorbie's party, Isle of Man First, says on its website it's proud of Manx heritage and optimistic about the future.

It's currently recruiting new members - as well as would-be MHKs to stand in next year's general election.

Mr Sorbie previously stood for the UK Independence Party in the Inverclyde by-election in 2011, racking up 288 votes out of the 28,000 cast, and in West Dumbartonshire during 2010's general election when he scored 1.6 per cent of the vote.