Another snap decision made behind closed doors, with the impact being felt by working people and local communities.
Tag: Isle of Man
Lies, Damn Lies and… the Health Service? – Part 2
It’s been a rather interesting weekend for the Isle of Man, the public disclosure of “confidential” government information, the Chief Minister’s angry response (For the post regarding that... http://wp.me/p2MVsk-1j) and of course, the statement made by Minister Anderson. I found the interview with Minister Anderson very interesting, especially the parts where he tries to avoid… Continue reading Lies, Damn Lies and… the Health Service? – Part 2
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Lies, Damn Lies and…the Health service? – Part 1
I know this is quite a strong statement to make, but I don’t think I have ever been more disappointed in our Government than I am at this moment. To see such a degree of disrespect coming from our Chief Minister is something I never thought to see. It is the single most important duty… Continue reading Lies, Damn Lies and…the Health service? – Part 1
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Student fees – The Great Debate (Part two)
What a day! The student protest outside Tynwald was in full flow and the amount of support from the public was heartening to see. It took an incredible amount of nerve for these students to stand up to the government and clearly say "No" to the introduction of tuition fees in this way. Their success… Continue reading Student fees – The Great Debate (Part two)
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Student Fees – The Great Debate
This coming Tuesday is a big day for Manx Democracy, a public petition is being read to the sitting of Tynwald for the first time in 50 years. It should be central to the debate on whether or not the Isle of Man should start charging Manx students tuition fees for attending university. Unfortunately, in… Continue reading Student Fees – The Great Debate
Lawrie Hooper MHK 