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David Clifford Cretney (born 15 January 1954)[1] is a former Manx politician. He was, until March 2014, Minister of Infrastructure in the Isle of Man Government,[2] and had formerly headed the Departments of Community, Culture & Leisure, Trade & Industry, and Tourism & Leisure. He was a Member of the House of Keys for the Manx Labour Party, representing Douglas South from 1985.[3] He has been a member of the upper house, the Legislative Council since 2015.
David Cretney | |
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Born | David Clifford Cretney 15 January 1954 (age 70) |
Nationality | Manx |
Occupation(s) | Politician Businessman |
Years active | 1985–present (politician) 1985–2012 (business) |
Employer | Isle of Man Government |
Political party | Manx Labour |
Spouse | Deirdrie Sayle |
Children | 2 daughters |
Before going into politics, Cretney was a shop manager (1977–85) and he was also a businessman in the period 1985–2012.
In December 2012 and early January 2013 he closed down his two bargain-basement retail outlets having chosen not to renew the leases on either of his premises.[4]
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