Seventh candidate for General Election declares

Saturday, 21 August 2021 08:38

By Helen McKenna

A seventh candidate has declared their intention to stand in Ramsey in this year's General Election.

Robert Cowell says he's standing as he believes the town 'has the potential' to become the heart of the North.

He'll focus predominantly on climate change, affordable housing and post-Covid recovery for small businesses.

The House of Keys General Election gets underway on Thursday, September 23.

Also standing in Ramsey are Alex Allinson, Lawrie Hooper, Jonathan Kinrade, Luke Parker, Leonard Singer and Erica Spencer.

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