Tributes paid to Ramsey Commissioner Leonard Singer

Tributes are being paid to Ramsey Commissioner and former MHK and MLC Leonard Singer.

Chair of the local authority Alby Oldham said he was an ‘enthusiastic’ and ‘dedicated’ commissioner and served three terms: "On behalf of the Board of Ramsey Town Commissioners I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Leonard’s family and friends."

Whilst fellow board member Juan McGuinness said he is ‘saddened’ by the announcement.

Mr Singer was a councillor in Stockport before moving to the Island in 1989 and he joined Ramsey Commissioners in 1991.

Health minister and Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper said he ‘genuinely cared’ about the town and the Island and did ‘good work’ supporting the Ramsey Cottage Hospital.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said: "Leonard Singer was a committed local and national politician who cared deeply for Ramsey and his constituents. He was a strong supporter of Ramsey Cottage Hospital and his contribution will be missed. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time."