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Candidates advised to keep their feet on the ground

by isleofman.com 5th August 2011

A candidate in next month's general election says MHKs mustn't get above themselves, or their constituents.

John Houghton, who has represented North Douglas since 1996, says politicians need to remember why they are in parliament (listen to audio file below):

So far, three candidates are chasing the two seats in North Douglas.

The others are sitting member Bill Henderson and Theo Fleurbaay.





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Posted by isleofman.com
Friday 5th, August 2011 10:57pm.

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