THREE government ministers have lost their seats in the General Election.

The biggest shock of the night was for Treasury Minister Anne Craine who lost her seat in Ramsey.

She was pipped to the post by Economic Development Minister Allan Bell and former MHK and MLC Leonard Singer who was making a political comeback.

Anne described the result as "difficult" but said she had no regrets. She explained: "It is difficult obviously. I don't believe I was complacent, I have worked extremely hard, but I was beaten fairly and squarely.

"I have had a wonderful time serving Ramsey and the Isle of Man over the last eight years. I would like to think I have held office well. I'm confident that Leonard and Allan will take the Island forward.

"In whatever I have done I have enjoyed my time serving Ramsey and being a part of this community."

Elsewhere Home Affairs Minister Adrian Earnshaw lost his seat in Onchan – losing out to David Quirk, who retained his seat as an independent candidate, and Liberal Vannin Party candidates Peter Karran and Zac Hall.

In Middle Social Care Minister Martyn Quayle was also a casualty of the night. He lost out to Howard Quayle who is a former president of the Manx National Farmers' Union.

Backbenchers Bill Malarkey standing in Douglas South and Quintin Gill standing in Rushen were not re-elected.

Bill Malarkey lost out to Liberal Vannin's Kate Beecroft while Quintin Gill was forced to move aside in place of Laurence Skelly.

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