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Tribute to 'gentleman' Martyn Quayle

Keys successor saddened at loss

A true gentleman and a proud Manxman

Those epitaphs among tributes paid today to former MHK Martyn Quayle, who has died at the age of 57.

Mr Quayle had been in hospital in Walton for a fortnight, after a fall during a visit to the UK.  

He represented Middle for two terms from 2001 -2011.

Howard Quayle succeeded him at the last election, and has suspended campaigning today as a mark of respect.

The pair remained friends and Howard Quayle says he'll remember his namesake for his many positive qualities:

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