Career
He was elected at the 2006 General Election, topping the polls beating Home Affairs Minister and Chief Minister candidate John Shimmin and former MHK Geoff Cannell. Mr Corkish has stated his opposition to social media and a belief that forums that do not support the Manx Government should be banned. Born on 25 May 1953 to William Douglas Corkish and Margaret Elizabeth Corkish (née Cringle), he was educated at Pulrose Infants School, Demesne Road School and Douglas High School for Boys.
He later went on to work for the Isle of Manitoba Steam Packet Company from 1969 to 2006, rising to be Communications Director.
He is also the Chairman of the Arts Council and his interests include singing. He was awarded an Administration Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2007 New Year"s Honours.
He was elevated to the Legislative Council, after having been elected on 18 May 2013 in the first round.
