Third nomination for LegCo

Thursday, 21 October 2021 14:31

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

Corelli Bentham is the latest to be nominated for election to the Legislative Council.

Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson has put Mrs Bentham - the CEO of Construction Isle of Man and director of Build a Skill, forward for the position.

Two Legislative Council seats became vacant after former members, Kate Lord Brennan and Jane Poole-Wilson were elected to the House of Keys in the General Election.

Former MHK Bill Shimmins and Paul Craine has also been nominated.

All LegCo nominations have to be in by 4 November and the election will take place on 23 November.

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