Adrian Earnshaw

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Adrian John Earnshaw
Born19 January 1950
Died14 January 2022(2022-01-14) (aged 71)
Nationality Manx
Occupation Politician
Years active2001–present
Employer(s) Isle of Man Bank (1968–2001)
Isle of Man Government
(2001–present)
SpouseNorma Cain
Children2 daughters

Adrian John Earnshaw MHK (born 19 January 1950 [1] ) is a Manx politician, who was the Minister of Home Affairs in the Isle of Man Government and a Member of the House of Keys for Onchan. [2]

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Early life and career

Born on 19 January 1950, he was educated at Onchan Primary School and Douglas High School, he worked at Isle of Man Bank from 1968 until his election in 2001 as MHK for Onchan. He had previously served as an Onchan Commissioner.

In December 2006, he was appointed Minister of Tourism and in 2008 was moved to Home Affairs Minister by Tony Brown.

He lost his seat in the October 2011 general election, when he was defeated by Liberal Vannin challenger Zac Hall.

Personal life

He is married to Norma (née Cain), they have 2 daughters together.

Governmental positions

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References

  1. "Earnshaw, Adrian John" (PDF). tynwald.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 August 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
  2. "Department of Home Affairs: Who we are". Isle of Man Government. Archived from the original on 23 September 2010. Retrieved 23 December 2010.