Candidate for Arbory, Castletown & Malew · 1 previous term · Announced 23 July 2026
Declared candidate for Arbory, Castletown & Malew in the 2026 House of Keys election.
AI-generated summary from all available evidence sources
Jason Moorhouse, standing as an independent for Arbory, Castletown & Malew, centres his campaign on pragmatic economic stewardship, community priorities, and government accountability. As a sitting MHK since 2016, he draws on his experience to advocate for policies that focus on the fundamentals: supporting local businesses, ensuring value for money, and addressing the cost of living.
Overall, Moorhouse’s manifesto signals a pragmatic, centre-right approach, prioritising economic stability, community needs, and responsible government, but with limited detail on implementation or funding for his proposals.
Moorhouse prioritises economic growth and support for local businesses, but has publicly criticised government for lack of transparent outcomes and declining business confidence (Manx.News: 'DfE Must Demonstrate Outcomes'). He advocates for value for money and responsible spending.
While he calls for growth and scrutiny, there is limited detail on specific policies to address declining sectors or how he would tangibly improve business confidence.
He pledges to improve access to healthcare and protect public services (Manx Radio profile), but does not specify how he would address current issues such as NHS waiting times or staff shortages.
No clear plan is outlined for funding or delivering improved access; lacks specifics on tackling known issues at Noble's Hospital.
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He supports a role for renewables but warns that they 'should not be pursued at any cost' (Manx.News: Renewables motion), indicating a pragmatic approach that weighs economic impact.
His position could slow the island's climate commitments; lacks detail on what level of investment or targets he would support.
Moorhouse has criticised slow progress on school parking and drop-off issues (Manx.News: Slow Progress on School Parking Issues), indicating a focus on practical, local transport improvements.
No wider transport strategy is outlined, and there is no mention of key island-wide issues like the Steam Packet monopoly or sustainable public transport.
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Moorhouse highlights the importance of ensuring cost of living challenges are heard and addressed (Manx Radio profile), suggesting a focus on supporting vulnerable groups.
He does not detail what concrete measures he would support or how they would be funded given current budget constraints.
He calls for government accountability, transparent outcomes, and value for taxpayer money (Manx Radio profile; Manx.News: DfE Must Demonstrate Outcomes).
While he highlights the need for scrutiny, there is little detail on reforms or mechanisms to increase transparency in Tynwald.
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 highlight economic growth and support for local businesses, but have criticised declining business confidence and opaque government data. What specific policies would you implement to reverse these trends, and how would you measure success?
You pledge to improve access to healthcare, but Noble's Hospital faces long waiting times and staff shortages. What concrete steps would you take to address these issues, and how would you fund them?
You mention addressing the cost of living, but do not specify which measures you would support. Would you back targeted subsidies, tax relief, or other interventions, and how would these be paid for given the current budget pressures?
You caution that renewables 'should not be pursued at any cost.' What criteria would you use to balance economic impact with the island’s climate commitments, and do you support the current government’s net zero targets?
Your focus on local transport issues is clear, but what is your position on wider island transport challenges, such as the Steam Packet monopoly, bus service reliability, or sustainable transport investment?
You call for more government accountability and value for money. What specific reforms would you advocate for to increase transparency and scrutiny in Tynwald?
Given your emphasis on 'getting the basics right,' how would you prioritise between competing demands for public spending (e.g. healthcare, education, infrastructure) if resources remain tight?
You have not addressed the island’s housing affordability crisis in your statements so far. What is your position on housing policy, and how would you help first-time buyers or renters in Arbory, Castletown & Malew?
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Listed on iomelections.com register
iomelections.comRegistered as a candidate for Arbory, Castletown & Malew.
Stated policy positions (research pack)
candidate-research-pack## Stated policy positions Primary source: [Manx Radio 2026 candidate profile](https://www.manxradio.com/election-2026/election-candidates/jason-moorhouse/). The following is candidate-supplied profile material published by Manx Radio; it should not be treated as independent verification. - Jason Moorhouse - Jason is an independent candidate standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew. - He's currently one of the constituency's sitting MHKs, having first been elected in 2016. - If elected, he says his core priorities are economic growth, community, ensuring the challenges around the cost of living are heard and focus on local business and food security. - Jason says: "I believe the next five years must focus on getting the basics right. That means supporting local businesses, creating opportunities for economic growth and ensuring taxpayers receive value for money. - "It means improving access to healthcare, protecting the public services people rely on and managing government spending responsibly." - We'll complete Jason's profile when he returns his information to us.
News coverage and public record
candidate-research-pack## News coverage and public record - **Manx.News:** [Moorhouse Bids to Defend Seat](https://www.manx.news/moorhouse-bids-to-defend-seat/) — Jason Moorhouse has announced his bid to defend his seat for MHK in Arbory, Castletown and Malew. #isleofman - **Manx.News:** [Moorhouse Asks All The Questions](https://www.manx.news/moorhouse-asks-all-the-questions/) — Today’s House of Keys sitting opens with a question to the Chief Minister on when the island’s agriculture industry last underwent a formal “health check”. #isleofman - **Manx.News:** [Meet your MHK’s – Glover & Moorhouse](https://www.manx.news/meet-your-mhks-glover-moorhouse/) — Voters in Arbory, Castletown and Malew can meet their two MHK's this Saturday morning. - **Manx.News:** [DfE Must Demonstrate Outcomes](https://www.manx.news/dfe-must-demonstrate-outcomes/) — Committee chair Jason Moorhouse opened the debate by warning that “something is not quite right” in the wider economy, citing opaque growth data, declining sectors, falling business confidence and entrepreneurs reluctant to invest. #isleofman - **Manx.News:** [Slow Progress on School Parking Issues](https://www.manx.news/slow-progress-on-school-parking-issues/) — Jason Moorhouse has criticised the pace of improvements to parking and pupil drop-off at Arbory School #isleofman - **Manx.News:** [Renewables ‘should not be pursued at any cost’](https://www.manx.news/57409-2/) — Tynwald is to debate the way the island is shifting towards renewable energy, with Jason Moorhouse's motion saying while renewables “have a role in the island’s future, it should not be pursued at any cost” #isleofman
