rbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover has announced he will not seek re-election at the forthcoming General Election, citing his wife’s recent diagnosis with Fibromyalgia.
Mr Glover, who has served as an MHK for the constituency since 2021, made the announcement stating that his wife Jane has been diagnosed with the chronic condition characterised by widespread pain, fatigue and other symptoms following two years of seeking answers.
Despite his wife encouraging him to stand again, Mr Glover said: “Since I declared my intention to stand, I have felt like I am betraying my wife.”
He added: “In her boom-and-bust world, she is worse when alone. I can’t put her through three months of that while I am out knocking on doors.”
Diligently
The MHK said he will serve his remaining two months diligently and reflected on his tenure, saying: “It has been the privilege to serve the people of this island and particularly residents in the finest constituency of Arbory, Castletown and Malew.”
During his time in office, Mr Glover has served as Chair of the Office of Fair Trading since 2023, brought a vote of no confidence in the chief minister and successfully lobbied for the NI Holiday scheme to be repurposed to incentivise the return of Manx students.
His work on the Social Affairs Policy Review Committee included a report on Oral Health in Children which led to Public Health reintroducing the Smile in Mann project in all primary schools.