5 August 2026
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Isle of Man News Politics

Budget Passes After Lengthy Debate

Tywnald has voted to approve this year's Budget with just 8 MHKs voting against #isleofman

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Is This Sustainable?

A Douglas Central MHK has given a guarded welcome to the Treasury Minister’s budget, while questioning whether the centrepiece tax cut is sustainable

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We Need to Get Forensic on Manx Care

Julie Edge has again called for a full forensic audit of Manx Care, challenging the Chief Minister to support the move if he

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Maltby: We’ve Lost Our Shared Purpose

'This budget does not feel like the next careful step forward. It feels as though we have lost some of that shared purpose

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‘A Very Small Giveaway’

Paul Craine MLC has confirmed he will support the Treasury’s budget, despite describing it as a “very small giveaway” that falls short of

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A Good Start but Concerns About Future

LegoCo member Peter Reid has given his support to the government’s final budget, describing it as a “good start” despite warning that the

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Manx Weather

Amber Warning Issued

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued an amber warning for coastal overtopping tomorrow #isleofman

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Minister Defends Budget Decisions

David Ashford has defended the government's budget before Tynwald, rejecting claims that a rise in personal allowances will create a long-term structural hole

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Passing the Bill to Future Generations

'The fact is, it is the biggest election giveaway budget possible, and is going to leave future administrations and future generations paying for

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We’re Spending in the Wrong Places

Joney Faragher has criticised Treasury’s decision to increase the personal allowance by £2,250, describing the move as a permanent structural cost that will

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