But former chief minister thinks pay structure needs a re-think
A former chief minister says becoming an MHK is all about balancing the needs of your constituents and national issues.
But Tony Brown isn't convinced that the current pay structure for MHKs is right.
In less than a week, Isle of Man residents will head to the polls to choose who they'd like to represent them in the House of Keys.
Speaking to Charles Guard for a special Manx Radio pre-election programme, the chairman of Castletown Town Commissioners says the pay structure that was introduced five years ago 'made a right mess':
So You Want to be an MHK?' with Charles Guard and Tony Brown airs this evening at 7 o'clock here on Manx Radio.

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