Laurence Skelly
Laurence David Skelly | |
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 Skelly in 2021 | |
| President of Tynwald | |
| Assumed office 20 July 2021 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Preceded by | Steve Rodan |
| Minister for Enterprise | |
| In office 22 November 2017 – ?? October 2021 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Richard Gozney |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Howard Quayle |
| Minister for Economic Development | |
| In office 2 July 2014 – 21 September 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Shimmin |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Minister for Infrastructure | |
| In office 3 March 2014 – 1 July 2014 | |
| Preceded by | David Cretney |
| Succeeded by | Phil Gawne |
| Member of the House of Keys for Rushen | |
| In office 29 September 2011 – 20 July 2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Haywood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 |
| Nationality | Manx |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Jackie Skelly |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Ramsey Grammar School |
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Laurence David Skelly MLC is a Manx politician, who has served as President of Tynwald since July 2021.[1]
Political career
He was elected as one of the three MHKs for Rushen in 2011, with 19.4% of the vote and was re-elected in 2016 as one of the two members for the new Rushen constituency following the boundary review in 2013 with 21% of the vote.
In March 2014 he was appointed Minister for Infrastructure and following the resignation of John Shimmin in July of that year was appointed Minister for Economic Development.
Following the 2016 Manx general election, Skelly considered standing as Chief Minister but decided not to do so and instead continued to hold the Economic Development portfolio within the Howard Quayle administration.
In May 2021 he stated that he will not seek re-election in the 2021 Manx General Election but stated that he would stand for the position of President of Tynwald, the apolitical presiding officer of Tynwald Court and the Legislative Council.[2]
In July 2021, Skelly was elected as President of Tynwald, succeeding Steve Rodan. He defeated Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson by a vote of 20 to 12.[3]
Election results
2011
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Juan Watterson | 3,080 | 29.57% | |
| Independent | Laurence Skelly | 2,021 | 19.40% | |
| Independent | Phil Gawne | 1,942 | 18.64% | |
| Independent | Quintin Gill | 1,722 | 16.53% | |
| Independent | John Orme | 1,195 | 11.47% | |
| Independent | David Jones | 457 | 4.39% | |
| Total valid votes | 10,417 | |||
| Rejected ballots | 12 | 0.32% | ||
| Registered electors | 5,789 | |||
| Turnout | 3749 | 64.76% | ||
2016
In 2014, Tynwald approved recommendations from the Boundary Review Commission which saw the reform of the Island's electoral boundaries.
Under the new system, the Island was divided into 12 constituencies based on population, with each area represented by two members of the House of Keys.
As a result of these changes the constituency was reduced in size and lost one of its three MHKs.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Juan Watterson | 2,087 | 36.19% | |
| Independent | Laurence Skelly | 1,212 | 21.02% | |
| Independent | Mark Kemp | 1,104 | 19.14% | |
| Independent | James Hampton | 1,033 | 17.91% | |
| Independent | Leo Cussons | 331 | 5.74% | |
| Total valid votes | 5,767 | |||
| Rejected ballots | 13 | 0.41% | ||
| Registered electors | 5,446 | |||
| Turnout | 3173 | 58.26% | ||
Governmental positions
- Minister for Department of Economic Development, 2014–present
References
- ^ "The Hon Laurence David SKELLY MLC - President of Tynwald". tynwald.org.
- ^ "Skelly: I won't be standing for the Keys again". www.iomtoday.co.im. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Skelly elected as new president of Tynwald". manxradio.com.
- ^ "House of Keys 2011 General Election Results" (PDF). Isle of Man Government.
- ^ "Map No. 12 RUSHEN CONSTITUENCY" (PDF). Isle of Man Government.
- ^ "2016 General Election - Constituency Results" (PDF). Isle of Man Government.