Phil Gawne takes an in-depth look at a variety of aspects of life on the Isle of Man and further afield. Sometimes political, occasionally controversial, but always an appointment to listen.
Perspective 4.10.26 - how radical was the general election result? Perspective looks at the statistics.
There’s lies, damn lies and statistics, but what do the numbers from our recent election actually tell us? Have we really had a generational shift, or was the result just a further change in gear along a direction of travel that has been bad news for Ministers in particular but MHKs attempting to regain their seats more generally? Find out what the statisticians make of the figures on this week’s Perspective. Have we been too hasty in describing the result as a damning verdict on the Cannan administration? I suspect not, but in context with previous elections some worrying trends are emerging. Particularly for anyone wanting to be an MHK for more than ten years!
28 Sept 2026
Perspective 27.9.26 - MHK poll toppers tell us what they’ve got planned.
Election Day delivered one of the biggest upheavals ever so how will our new MHKs cope? They’ve got plenty of big issues to tackle and if lessons are to be learned from the last administration actions and delivery must happen quickly. The three MHKs who topped the polling across the Island speak on this week's Perspective. Is it reasonable for our next government to rely on the excuse of difficult global circumstances for lack of progress? It’s pretty clear that voters were not convinced by that argument so how can the new MHKs deliver something different. Is this the start of the next ‘worst government we’ve ever had’ or are we about to see something radically different?
21 Sept 2026
Perspective 20.9.26 - St Ninians High School Election Market Place
St Ninians High School held its third ‘election market place’ last Thursday where St Ninian’s students gave the election candidates a good grilling. So what did the students make of the wannabe MHKs? Will the youth vote turn out in numbers and influence Thursday’s election? What are the hopes and concerns of 16 to 18 year olds? We’ll have answers to all these questions and more on Perspective. Do our politicians really understand the younger electorate? If they do, what will they be delivering in the next five years to ensure the next generation will want to stay in the Isle of Man and make its future one to be proud of?
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