Laurence David Skelly MLC is a Manx politician, who has served as President of Tynwald since July 2021.

Following the 2016 Manx general election, Skelly considered standing as Chief Minister but decided not to do so and instead continued to hold the Economic Development portfolio within the Howard Quayle administration.

In May 2021 he stated that he will not seek re-election in the 2021 Manx General Election but stated that he would stand for the position of President of Tynwald, the apolitical presiding officer of Tynwald Court and the Legislative Council.

[2] In July 2021, Skelly was elected as President of Tynwald, succeeding Steve Rodan.

Under the new system, the Island was divided into 12 constituencies based on population, with each area represented by two members of the House of Keys.