Edmund Lowey
| Edmund Lowey | |
|---|---|
| Born |
12 February 1938 Ballasalla, Isle of Man |
| Nationality | Manx |
| Education | Castle Rushen High School |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Employer | Isle of Man Government |
Edmund Lowey MLC (born 12 February 1938[1]) is a Manx politician, who is a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.
Early life
Edmund was born in 1938 in Ballasalla and was educated at Castle Rushen and then worked for the Ronaldsway Aircraft Company from 1964, until 1975. He then stood for the Manx Labour Party in the House of Keys election of 1975 and was elected as one of the MHKs for Rushen. He continued in this position until his elevation to the Council in 1982. He held several ministerial posts under Sir Miles Walker and was also a Vice Chairman of the Manx Labour Party.
Ministerial positions
- Chairman of the Consumer Council, 1976–81
- Chairman of the Tourism Board, 1981–86
- Minister of Home Affairs, 1986–91
- Minister without Portfolio, 1991–92
- Minister of Industry, 1992–96
- Chairman of the Manx Electricity Authority, 2011–present
References
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