The Treasury Minister has confirmed he'll be standing down as an MHK saying the role takes up "all his life".
Eddie Teare has represented the constituents of Ayre for the last 12 years but won't seek re-election in September:
The 68-year-old, who's held a number of ministerial positions during his career, says he doesn't want to commit to another five year term.
Mr Teare was forced to make significant changes to his home security after becoming the victim of a poison pen campaign over the last two years - however he says that didn't factor in his decision:
Government launches campaign to boost island breastfeeding rates
Castletown Festival to return this afternoon
Braddan Commissioners to hold its first community day
The Victory Cafe is up for sale
Two ceremonies to be held to remember Summerland today
Plans for a new sauna on Laxey Promenade
Warning over strong cocaine batch
Yellow weather warning in place for next week
