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David Anderson (Manx politician)

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Nationality
  
Manx

Name
  
David Anderson

Occupation
  
Politician

Role
  
Politician

Years active
  
2001–present

Employer
  
Isle of Man Government

Children
  
1 son, 1 daughter


Full Name
  
David Moore Anderson

Born
  
6 February 1954 (age 70) (
1954-02-06
)
Isle of Man

Spouse(s)
  
Jane Williams (m. 1982)

Similar People
  
Leonard Singer, Steve Rodan, David Cretney, John Shimmin, Phil Gawne

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David Moore Anderson MHK (born 6 February 1954) is a British politician, who is currently the Minister for Health of the Isle of Man Government. He has been a Member of the House of Keys from 2001 for Glenfaba. He is a dairy and mixed farmer. He is the son of former President of the Legislative Council Ian Anderson.

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He had been called to resign by gay protesters following his support of legislation which would have prohibited the advocacy of homosexuality in schools.

He is a keen athlete, having competed in the Commonwealth Games in 1978. He was recently World Champion for Under 50s at 400m hurdles, and continues to race.

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Personal life

He has been married to Jane (née Williams) since 1982, they have 2 grown up children together.

Ministerial Positions

  • Minister for Education, 2004–06
  • Minister for Transport, 2006–10
  • Minister for Health, 2010–14
  • References

    David Anderson (Manx politician) Wikipedia