General Election 2026

General Election 2026

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General Election 2026 episodes

  • Live Constituency Debates - Douglas Central

    The Live Constituency Debate featuring the candidates for Ayre and Michael taking place at Studio One in Tromode and hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne. The candidates standing are: Sharon Lee Bridgens, Anne Corlett, George Hargreaves, Andrea Kruger, Creena Mason, Peter Shimmin, Chris Thomas & Devon Watson.

    1 hr 28 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Mark Kemp

    Once every five years, you get the chance to decide who you think should be a Member of the House of Keys.

    With that chance right on our doorstep, we've asked all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to find out more about them.

    Up next is Mark Kemp, who's standing in Rushen.

    He's been talking to Phil Gawne.

    Also standing there on Thursday 24 September are Gary Chambers, Michael Crowe, Michelle Haywood, Helen Sheppard, Laurence Vaughan-Williams and Simon Williams.

    30 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Livia Lenarduzzi

    In just a few short weeks, the Island will be heading to the polls to decide who should be our next Members of the House of Keys.

    We've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote on Thursday 24 September.

    Up next is Livia Lenarduzzi, who's standing in Douglas South.

    She's been speaking to Sian Cowper.

    Also standing there are Dean Bolton, Claire Christian, Arwid Hall and Sarah Maltby.

    30 min
  • Live Constituency Debates - Ayre & Michael

    The Live Constituency Debate featuring the candidates for Ayre and Michael taking place at Studio One in Tromode and hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne.

    The candidates standing are: Julia Bell, Stephen Broad, Alfred Cannan, Phil Corkill, Steve Curphey, Tim Johnston, Mary Phillips and Paul Weatherall.

    1 hr 27 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Ray Harmer

    There's less than a month to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys.

    Before then, we're inviting all the candidates in for a 30 minute interview to find out more about who they are and what they stand for.

    Up next, it's Ray Harmer, who's standing in Glenfaba and Peel.

    He's been speaking to Sam Turton.

    Also standing in the constituency are Katryna Baptist, Mark Cleator, Colleen Dale-Beeton, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Alex Perriam and Geoffrey Pugh.

    30 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Steve Curphey

    On Thursday 24 September, you'll have the chance to decide who should represent you in the House of Keys.

    And to help you make up your mind, we're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview so we can find out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the best person for the job.

    Up next is Steve Curphey, who's standing in Ayre and Michael.

    He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.

    Also standing in the constituency are Julia Bell, Stephen Broad, Alfred Cannan, Phil Corkill, Tim Johnston, Mary Phillips and Paul Weatherall.

    30 min
  • Live Constituency Debates - Arbory Castletown & Malew

    Hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne in front of a live studio audience from Studio One in Tromode, the candidates for Arbory, Castletown & Malew answer questions about a variety of topics and pitch to get your vote in the upcoming general election.

    The candidates taking part were Juan Christian, Steve Crowther, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse, Abby Quirk & Geoff Sutcliffe.

    1 hr 31 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Steve Crowther

    There's less than a month to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys.

    Before then, we're inviting all the candidates in for a 30 minute interview to find out more about who they are and what they stand for.

    Up next, it's Steve Crowther, who's standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.

    Also standing in the constituency are Juan Christian, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse, Abby Quirk and Geoff Sutcliffe.

    30 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Andy Saunders

    There's less than a month to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys.

    Before then, we're inviting all the candidates in for a 30 minute interview to find out more about who they are and what they stand for.

    Up next, it's Andy Saunders, who's standing in Douglas East.

    He's been speaking to Amy Griffiths.

    Also standing in the constituency are Clare Barber, Joney Faragher, Andrew Forster and Dave Mackey.

    31 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Andrea Krüger

    There are just four weeks to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys.

    Before then, we're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview to tell us why they deserve your vote.

    Up next we're hearing from Andrea Krüger, who's standing in Douglas Central.

    She's been speaking to Phil Gawne.

    Also standing in the constituency are Sharon Lee Bridgens, Ann Corlett, George Hargreaves, Creena Mason, Peter Shimmin, Chris Thomas and Devon Watson.

    30 min

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Manx Radio Podcasts and Coverage of the Isle of Man General Election 2026