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New chief minister pledges to deliver 'mandate for change'

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Chris Thomas has short grey hair and wears a black suit jacket, white shirt, and orange patterned tie. He is standing indoors, with a piece of ornate oak furniture to his left, and several pictures hanging on the wall to the right.

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Chris Thomas appointed as Isle of Man chief minister

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Chris Thomas has been elected as the Isle of Man's new chief minister, defeating newcomer Kirrie Jenkins in a vote. Thomas pledged to use his experience as an MHK since 2013 to deliver a "mandate for change" following September's general election. He plans to form a Council of Ministers appointed on merit and hopes to include Jenkins in ministerial positions.

Key points

  • Chris Thomas defeated Kirrie Jenkins in the vote to become the Isle of Man's new chief minister.
  • Thomas secured 16 votes to Jenkins' six in the first round, and 22 votes in the final round.
  • He pledged to deliver on the "mandate for change" following a general election that saw 15 new MHKs elected.
  • Thomas's immediate priority is to form a Council of Ministers appointed on merit.
  • Kirrie Jenkins acknowledged her candidacy as a bold move for a first-time politician and hopes to focus on growing the economy.
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