President of Tynwald Laurence Skelly has announced he will retire from political office and will not seek re-election when his term expires July.
Mr Skelly was elected President in 2021, having previously served ten years as an MHK and more than seven years as a minister.
“After fifteen years in public office, I have taken the decision not to seek re-election and to retire from political life,” Mr Skelly said.
“It has been a very great privilege to serve the people of Rushen and the Isle of Man, both as a Member of the House of Keys and as President of Tynwald.”
He added: “As a Manxman, to have served as President of Tynwald during these past five years has been the greatest honour.
“I remain sincerely grateful to my former constituents and to colleagues across Tynwald for the confidence and support they have shown to me.”
The election of the next President will take place on July 21.