A former MHK is bidding to make a return to politics.
Bill Malarkey, who was a South Douglas MHK until four months ago, will stand for Douglas Council in April’s local authority elections.
He will contest a seat in Murray’s Ward and is being proposed by long-time councillor Jim Mitchell, who has also announced he’ll stand down at the same time.
Mr Malarkey is keen to get involved again in politics.

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