5 August 2026
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Isle of Man News Politics

Election Year Giveaway

Rob Mercer MLC has warned against using the island’s reserves to fund what he describes as an “unfunded tax giveaway in an election

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MHK: We’re Improving Capital Projects Management

An MHK has outlined improvements to the way the government approves and delivers capital projects, highlighting a new system designed to avoid the

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Hooper’s Blistering Attack on Budget

Lawrie Hooper has launched a blistering attack on the government's budget, accusing ministers of "looting" public funds and "mortgaging our future to try

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MLC Outlines Reserves

Gary Clueit MLC, political member with delegated responsibility as chair of the Investment Management Committee, provided an update to Tynwald during the budget

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Major Schemes Unlikely Before Election

Tynwald is unlikely to be asked to approve funding for any major capital schemes before the general election, Treasury Minister Chris Thomas has

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Business

Villages Post Offices at Risk

Isle of Man Post Office has says it will seek new operators for its counters in Onchan and Foxdale after the current providers

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Sport Politics

TT Film is a Generational Opportunity

Speaking during the Budget debate, Tim Johnston said: “This is more than a media milestone. It is an economic opportunity with long term

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Home Affairs Facing Many Pressures

Speaking in the budget debate, Mrs Poole-Wilson told members that almost 90% of the department's budget is pay-related, with police officers receiving a

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Minister Welcomes Budget

Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian has outlined the budget for Manx Care in 2026-27, telling Tynwald the funding represents a "clear

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Elementary Dear Members

As well as invoking Sherlock Holmes, Chief Minister Alf Cannan has praised Treasury’s “bravery” in raising personal allowances and warned that uncontrolled healthcare

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