Candidate for Douglas North · Announced 23 August 2026
Denis Staunton owns Paparazzi restaurant and is standing for the new political party 'Change'.
AI-generated summary from all available evidence sources
Denis Staunton is a first-time candidate for Douglas North and the only verified information available is that he owns Paparazzi restaurant and is standing for the new political party Change. No manifesto excerpts, policy pledges, or issue-specific positions were provided, so there is no evidence-based platform to summarise in detail.
On the current record, his candidacy appears to rest on a broad message of renewal rather than a defined programme. That may appeal to voters looking for fresh faces in Tynwald, but it also means there is little to assess on the issues that matter most in Douglas North and across the Isle of Man: housing affordability, NHS waiting times at Noble’s Hospital, cost of living pressures, transport reliability, and the future of the island’s economy.
Until more detailed policy material is published, voters should treat this as an uncosted and untested candidacy rather than a fully formed manifesto.
The only verified evidence is that Staunton owns Paparazzi restaurant and is standing for the new party 'Change'; there are no published economic proposals to assess. His business background suggests a likely practical, pro-enterprise outlook, but this remains inference rather than stated policy.
He has not yet set out how he would support local businesses, improve productivity, or respond to the Isle of Man’s reliance on a small number of sectors. Voters should ask for specifics on tax, regulation, and how he would help small firms without reducing public revenue.
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Staunton is standing for the new political party 'Change', which implies a reform-minded approach, but no manifesto or governance platform was provided. On the evidence available, his position is best described as broadly reformist but undefined.
It is unclear what 'Change' means in practice: institutional reform, spending restraint, public service reform, or something else. He should be asked what specific changes he wants in Tynwald and how he would build support in a non-party legislature.
AI-generated questions based on the candidate's manifesto, policy positions, public statements, and gaps in their platform — grounded in Isle of Man data.
You are standing for a new party called 'Change' — what are the top three concrete changes you want to make in Tynwald, and which existing laws or policies would you amend first?
As a restaurant owner, what specific measures would you support to help small businesses with staffing, energy costs, and regulation, and how would you pay for them without worsening the island’s fiscal position?
Douglas North voters are concerned about housing affordability: do you support more social housing, planning reform, or incentives for private development, and what would you do to increase supply quickly?
Noble’s Hospital waiting times remain a major issue. What is your plan to improve access to GPs, diagnostics, and elective treatment, and how would you judge whether it is working?
The Isle of Man’s transport system is heavily dependent on the Steam Packet and limited road capacity. What is your position on competition, fares, and infrastructure investment, especially for commuters and businesses?
What is your view on the island’s digital economy strategy — including broadband, remote work, and support for tech firms — and what would you do differently from current policy?
Your candidacy announcement gives no detail on taxation or public spending. Would you prioritise lower taxes, better services, or a balance of both, and where would you make savings if needed?
How will you ensure the 'Change' party is more than a label in a non-party system — will you vote as part of a bloc, or independently issue by issue in Tynwald?
All scores, summaries, and questions are AI-generated from public evidence.They do not imply wrongdoing.
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Candidacy reported by Manx Radio
Manx RadioDenis Staunton owns Paparazzi restaurant and is standing for the new political party 'Change'.
