Middle came under the spotlight in Manx.News’ live Vote 2026 Election Programmes last week.
Candidates standing in the constituency attended the bespoke Vote 2026 studio to debate issues raised by viewers, plus topics that came up during in a short film report by the Manx.News political team.
You can watch the full video again through the link provided here.
Tourism and digital innovation, net zero targets and the implications of offshore wind farm developments were among the subjects raised, in addition to mental health services, housing and education.
Alfred Caine, James Cochrane, Jason Moore, Jane Poole-Wilson, Andre Risha, Simon Sinclair and Graham Taylor all were given the opportunity to have their say by programme host Richard Slee.
Multi-platform Coverage
Six constituencies were featured in broadcasts this week, with the six others already covered the week before.
Every live programme was fully interactive. Viewers watching from home, on their smart TV, tablet or even mobile phone, could send questions directly to the panel, through our digital platforms, putting their concerns, priorities and community issues straight to the candidates.
The programmes were hosted by Richard Slee and broadcasts ran across local media outlets, online streams and television platforms, making the debates accessible wherever you were.