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£600,000 to be spent running General Election

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Ashford: 'Well-run transparent election is clear priority’

Almost £600,000 will be spent running this year’s General Election on the Isle of Man.

The Cabinet Office had its revenue bid approved as part of the 2026 Budget.

The election – which will see 24 people elevated to the House of Keys to serve as MHKs – will take place on 24 September.

Minister David Ashford said delivering a ‘well-run transparent election’ is a ‘clear priority’ of his department:

 

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