A bluffer’s guide to getting elected to the Legislative Council

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February sees the next election for the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man. For those who don’t understand the Manx parliamentary system, it is what we like to call a tricameral arrangement. That sounds rather like a nice chocolate … Continue reading

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Miner Celebrity….Get Me Out of Here

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To keep up with the times, I’ve come up with a new concept for a reality show. People, it seems, are getting a little fed up with the current series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, with the … Continue reading

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Forget bendy buses, Segways on seafront could lead to return of prom heyday

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The promenades of Douglas could in future become as busy as they were at the height of the Isle of Man’s tourism heyday. But it may not be pedestrians who take up the space. The road racing capital of the … Continue reading

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Wellies don’t help with depth perception: more man-to-man advice from father to son

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Son, it’s been a couple of weeks since our last man-to-man discussion, when it was you doing the talking. So I think it is only right that I keep up with my fatherly responsibilities and impart some more advice of … Continue reading

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Why I should be director general of the BBC – my 16 point plan

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Press Statement In light of recent events and following a groundswell of public support – at least eight ‘likes’ on Facebook and unequivocal backing such as  ‘how hard can it be?’ – I can now confirm that I shall be … Continue reading

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It’s panto time in the House of Keys…oh yes it is!

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Now we are able to cross Bonfire Night off the calendar, our attention must turn to Christmas. And Christmas means panto time. Of course, it often feels that it’s panto time all year round in the House of Keys, but … Continue reading

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Who has been the best chief minister of the Isle of Man?

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Since the ministerial system of government was first introduced to the Isle of Man in 1986, there have been five chief ministers. Who do you think has been the best? Here’s a very brief reminder of the five and then you … Continue reading

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Speaking up for CBeebies and other children’s television

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Periodically, normally in something like the Daily Mail, there will be an outcry about young children watching too much television; or watching the wrong sort of television. There have been reports expressing concern about the impact of television on a … Continue reading

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An island’s shame: the abject failure to implement disability discrimination laws

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In October 2006, the Disability Discrimination Act for the Isle of Man received royal assent after it was approved by the branches of Tynwald. It was supposed to demand minimum levels of disabled access to buildings and prevent discrimination against … Continue reading

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If you are an attractive woman, problem-solving is easier in your underwear – ten things the problem pages teach us

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Ten things you can learn by reading the problem pages in tabloid newspapers: If you are an attractive woman wrestling with a problem, it is much better to think about it clothed only in your underwear. Your problem is much … Continue reading

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