Juan Richard Turner (born 19 October 1974) is a Manx politician and radio broadcaster who served in the

Legislative Council of the Isle of Man The Legislative Council () is the upper house, upper chamber of Tynwald, the legislature of the Isle of Man. The abbreviation "LegCo" is often used. It consists of eleven members (MLCs): * Eight members elected by the House of Keys * Three '' ...

from 2007 until 2018. Prior to entering politics, he worked as a producer at

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, and the

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. In 2001, he founded the radio station Energy FM, and worked as its managing director until 2007. Turner was first elected to the legislative council in 2007, and was subsequently re-elected in 2008 and 2013. While in the council, he was an advocate for Manx autonomy from the laws of the United Kingdom.

Legislative committees

Department of Trade and Industry Department of Trade and Industry may refer to: Current * Department of Trade and Industry (Isle of Man) * Department of Trade and Industry (Philippines) * Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (South Africa) Former * Department of Trade ...

, 2007–09 *

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, 2008–10 *

Department of Tourism and Leisure The Department of Tourism and Leisure ({{langx, gv, Rheynn Turrysid as Soccar) was a department of the Isle of Man Government. History The department was created in 1986 as the Department of Tourism and Transport. With the addition of extra re ...

, 2009 * Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2009–10 * Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, 2010–2014 * Department of Community, Culture and Leisure, 2011–2013 * Department of Infrastructure, 2014-2016 * Department of Home Affairs, 2014-2018 DTI Rep for Manx Electricity Authority 2008-2010

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