DEFA Minister polled 273 votes
The outgoing environment minister says newly elected MHKs face 'tough challenges'.
Geoffrey Boot lost his seat in Glenfaba and Peel in the General Election – polling just 273 votes.
Writing on Facebook he said the last five years had 'not been the easiest' but the exit from politics would give him 'some down time that has been sadly lacking'.
Mr Boot's fellow political colleague Ray Harmer, the sitting Policy and Reform Minister, also lost his seat in the area.
Firefighters use more than 65,000 litres of water tackling four outdoor fires
Dry vegetations and current weather conditions made bringing fires under control difficult
Sidecar competitor confident the class will return to the TT in 2027
Stephen Kershaw is part of the competitors' panel
Ramsey Swing Bridge 'a key line' for businesses
It's closed for essential repair works
Protecting farmers from impact of climate change 'a no brainer'
DEFA minister says recent conditions aren't favourable for Manx crops