Onchan MHK Zac Hall to stand down before general election

The married pilot was elected to serve as MHK for Onchan in 2011

Zac Hall has announced he will stand down from the House of Keys ahead of September's general election.

In a statement issued the 39-year-old pilot, who represents Onchan, said he he made his decision after considerable thought and family discussions.

He said it had been "an honour and a privilege" to serve his constituents since being elected in 2011.

He is the second politician from Onchan to quit this month, after Peter Karran decided not to stand for re-election.

Mr Hall also served as a member of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture between 2014 and 2015.