Hanging up the headphones...

Saturday 23 August 2014

Radio DJ Murray Norton is aiming to swap the airwaves for the States Chamber as he stands for election in St Aubin.

Murray, who owns and runs Mash and Murray’s in St Aubin with his wife Anna, says he’s running for Deputy in St Brelade No 1.

Sitting Deputy John Young is expected to run again setting up a contested poll – but voters in the district are fairly twitchy: there have been three different Deputies there in the last three elections.

Announcing his candidacy, Murray said: “As many will know, my background has been in the media, with both BBC Radio Jersey and Channel 103FM and on stage in the world of entertainment.

“In business I have worked within the hospitality industry with restaurants and previously in retail. I have throughout this time committed more than the past 30 years to charitable fundraising for local charities and those in need.

“I am positive that the skills learnt during these times will enable me to represent the wishes of the people of this district.

“I have, as of this week, retired from presenting radio programmes after 30 years to focus on listening to the issues and concerns of those I hope to represent and to prepare for the forthcoming election campaign.”

Murray says he will publish a manifesto ahead of the formal nomination meeting on 17 September.

The election takes place on 15 October.