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Action railTynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026See order paper · 20 Oct · Tynwald internship ‘coolest job ever’View agenda
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More than a third of Tynwald Day petitions ruled out
More than one in three petitions presented on Tynwald Day this year have been ruled out of order.
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Local newsMemory Service last reviewed over a year ago
Health Minister Claire Christian says the Isle of Man Memory Service was independently reviewed last June.
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- More than a third of Tynwald Day petitions ruled outMore than one in three petitions presented on Tynwald Day this year have been ruled out of order. Plus: Memory Service last reviewed over a year ago…Open issue
Manx Care says it only provides temporary housingManx Care says it doesn't provide any housing - except for its staff when they first move to the Isle of… Plus: Alistair Ramsay column: Ten…Open issue
Politician queries cost of buy local campaignsA Tynwald member's raised the issue of the government's buy local campaigns. Plus: Minister: avoid cheap homemade drinks when abroad Minister: avoid…Open issue
Government needs to 'break the cycle' of child poverty on IslandCommittee report accepted by Tynwald in court's final sitting Plus: Government must follow its own rules Government must follow its own rules…Open issue
Chamber calls for urgent action to tackle 'difficult' economic positionGroup holds talks with politicians and election candidates ahead of election Plus: Concerns Island may be targeted as UK tightens on im… Concerns…Open issue
Tynwald President: Lifelong dream to end up at top of the treeWatterson believes role presents opportunities Plus: Whistleblowers 'disappointed' by comments in Tynwald… Whistleblowers 'disappointed' by comments…Open issue
Tram track extension could bring 'huge boost' says trust chairTynwald votes to release £2.5m in funding for project Plus: Procurement process for 'Manx Care Record' begins Procurement process for 'Manx Care…Open issue
Tynwald rejects issuing censureMembers debated the issue for over two hours Plus: "Tanker McTankface?": Isle of Man Energy asks youngs… "Tanker McTankface?": Isle of Man Energy…Open issue
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