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A weekly look at the Manx political scene in which Phil Gawne talks to the politicians who are raising the issues and asking the questions in Tynwald and the House of Keys, ex-politicians about their time in power and exploring the wider world of politics and the workings of Government.
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Tynwald petition on horse trams, Manx flag at Euros, Sulby Riverside development, Windsor Road post office going & vintage Alan 'Jacko' Jackson. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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They say a week is a long time in politics but I hope not too long as this week’s Perspective looks at some of the June Tynwald highlights. The Chief Minister explains why belts need tightening even further if health funding is to continue to grow, Tim Glover is concerned about DoI anouncing big increases in costs for farmers - so is the Agricultur…
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TT incident civil case allowed, Isle of Man Bank probate hassle, hidden Paolo Nutini concert, assisted dying 'politics' & 1960s Radio Caroline era photos wanted. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Nobles out of capacity for S100 , Douglas Prom tram plan, our Ørsted offshore wind farm, Allinson on Assisted Dying Bill & wildlife bounty of cash and cartridges. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Lawrie Hooper’s homework was marked by June Tynwald and he passed with flying colours. The waiting list initiative supported by Tynwald last year appears to have had a significant impact in reducing numbers of people waiting for treatment. Minister Hooper tells us about that initiative and new adoption law changes before moving on to the Carer’s St…
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While a significant majority of climate scientists are increasingly alarmed by the rapid pace of climate change, a growing proportion of voters across Europe are voting to stop climate action. That pleases Perspective's guest this week, Paul Burgess, who describes himself as a climate scientist and friend of four times gaoled, far right politician …
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Summerhill View care home questions, Steam Packet fares and discounts, Ford Anglia bonnets, saluting Mark Cavendish & remembering Millie Robinson. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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How to get more visitors, postal vote delay for UK election, meaning of Net Capacity, Isle of Man Bank's aggression & Steam Packet's new non-execs. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Talking tourism with Deborah Heather (CEO) & Sarah Maltby MHK (Member) from Visit Isle of Man; calls and questions on closed venues, airport, horse trams etc. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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The 41st Summit of the British-Irish Council took place here just over a week ago with senior politicians focussing on unlocking the economic and social opportunities of renewables across these islands. The Irish Taoiseach was here as was the Scottish Government First Minister but do these summits actually deliver anything meaningful? And has any p…
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Chief Minister' s Assisted Dying referendum tactic, ANPR for the Island, Manx Museum's café, Steam Packet freight charges & archive recording of renowned MHK and MLC Ian Anderson. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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What to do about spate of TWOCs, Island Infrastructure Scheme rules for brownfields, ANPR use on the Island & Victor Kneale in 1998. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Liverpool Landing Stage woes, Manx Telecom fibre poles setback, ANPR strategy & what to do with our native wallabies. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Sales of vapes and tobacco to minors, RBS and IOM Bank due diligence tactics, Danish electricity & parking at the new Lake Road flats. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Paint your own phonebox, Ramsey's swimming raft, the price of our renewable electricity, fly-tipping & free solar panels for low income families. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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DEFA Minister Clare Barber MHK & Chief Officer Scott Gallacher take calls and questions on the Food & Drink Festival, planning, the meat plant, tree preservation and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Garff MHK Daphne Caine has certainly not been short of challenges since she took up the reins at the Department of Education. Do you save £7m a year by closing primary schools and other ‘efficiencies’ or acknowledge that the backlash from those affected will be to big a political price to pay for a government which struggles to find popularity? As …
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Health & Social Care Minister Lawrie Hooper MHK and Chief Officer Paul Richardson take calls and questions on Adult Care, dentists, Synaptic project and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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The cost of our renewable energy with IOM Green Party Leader Lamara Craine and Paul Burgess (talking tonight at the Legion); electricity prices, nuclear power, wind turbines and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Spending on education v Channel Islands, Manx Care's Synaptic project, FLiRT COVID update, the streetlamp in Bircham Avenue Close & T H Colebourn's legacy. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Liverpool Landing Stage to open this month, eight schools not closing, 31 new houses in Andreas, Ramsey extension refused & the slow decline of newspapers and their availability on Island. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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If we had a house for every report, review, investigation, and new policy and recommendation then we probably wouldn’t have a housing crisis. So why does Rob Callister want to set up another committee investigation on housing? Should public sector housing be more accessible for people on low incomes and if so how do we pay for the new houses requir…
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Our Half-Way Horse Tram, Q Plate update, no action on abandoned vehicles, missing tram tracks, future of the Southern Pool & Vintage Violet Carson with Peter Kneale. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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You could be forgiven for thinking that the House of Keys is about to make an historic decision to introduce assisted dying, but is that really the case? Also as we approach the end of the third year of the current House of Keys, June Tynwald will be asked to consider three motions on housing but will any of these make any meaningful impact on the …
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Glenfaba & Peel MHKs Tim Crookall and Kate Lord-Brennan take calls and questions on silt, sewage, Corrin Memorial Home, road safety and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Parking at Howe Road and Tesco Lake Road, our scooter rally, Southern Swimming Pool latest, ask for Manx £1 notes & what vehicle Q Plate means. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Assisted Dying opinion, looking after Manx farming, Vitamin D supplements, public sector housing insurance cover & private members Bills versus ministerial duty. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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New Coronavirus strain FLiRT, Cliff could have come here to die, our Assisted Dying legislation implications, Manx Development Corporation's purpose & TT Blue Badge parking. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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The Manx Development Corporation has its supporters and critics but what is it for and how was it formed? It aims to be a catalyst for the positive transformation of the Island’s urban landscape for the benefit of all Manx Citizens and has a vision to create an urban landscape which will be perceived as vibrant, safe, of high design quality and env…
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TT 2024 reflections, Manx meat supply disrupted, Wilf's phone credit woes, smart meter alternative charges, & Sir John Betjeman in 1972. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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The Manx Labour Party held it’s AGM a few weeks ago so a good excuse to find out what it’s all about. Do we still need a Labour movement in the Isle of Man or has it’s time past? The Labour Party was formed in 1918 to fight against the social injustice of the time and over the century that followed it achieved much of it’s initial objectives, so wh…
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EVs on our ferries, TT parking at Grandstand, Nobles private ward, football tournament, FOI future for Steam Packet, MDC and Meat Co & chocolate Kit Kat cake from Gorse Lea. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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£18.3m on more hospital operations, the threat of a UK Labour government, Port Erin 's shortage of cash, Assisted Dying legislation detail & plumbers and the concept of Parity of Esteem. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Bus provision during TT, Assisted Dying / Suicide legislation, airport parking, house price multiplier, the Roundhouse saga continues & £4,800 to rent Dhoon kiosk. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Long serving political figure Eddie Lowey passed away recently and on Agenda long term friend and occasional political ally Peter Karran pays tribute to a towering Manx statesman. Mr Lowey was first elected to the House of Keys in the old Rushen constituency. He went on to serve in many position in both government and Tynwald stepping down from Leg…
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Cost of drinks, speed limits, inconsiderate parking, race commentary etc. - thoughts on TT 2024 so far. Plus apprentice funding & bygone bagpiper Jack Crellin. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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May Tynwald was a relatively brief an uncontroversial affair but even with a light Order Paper there were still a few items of interest. Some members expressing righteous indignation over Tynwald’s unwillingness to suspend its standing orders while others dismissing this as a storm in a tea cup. And what’s really happening in Peel with apparent con…
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The Great Airport Parking ban that never was, the Ronaldsway Rumpus over the the dropping off and picking up lane & The Queen Mother on the Island in 1984. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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The Summerland disaster almost 51 years on, memories, opinion and reflections. What now, what's the right thing to do? Plus voting in the UK election. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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What to do with Summerland, assisted dying views and experiences, the queue of brownfield sites, the price of diesel & Manx Development Corporation. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Political think tank - Reayrtys - and Prof Peter Edge from Oxford Brookes University want to talk about reform of Legislative Council. Perspective this week asks them why? How does tinkering with our parliamentary structures help address the housing crisis, cost of living crisis and the difficulties faced by the hospitality sector. Seasoned politic…
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Lord Street's 90 new flats, 4 cinemas and bus station, our Assisted Dying legislation, campervan with no tax & the £25 TT burger. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Stressed, tearing your hair out, feeling overwhelmed by the pace of the world we live in? Well the Isle of Man Praying the Keeills week may just be the answer. It runs all through next week and organisers Rev Canon Janice Ward, Phil Craine and Andrew Foxon tell you all about it on Perspective on Sunday at 12 noon on Manx Radio with me Phil Gawne. E…
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Housing shortage, buy to let situation, pollution in Peel and Laxey bays, Brits' right to vote in UK election & new vaping law is coming in. Public Opinion & Comment - It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #manninline #manxradio #iomBy Manx Radio
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Forward with The Ravens, questions and comment on FC Isle of Man with Chair Gill Christian and Director of Football Lee Dixon plus commentator Rob Pritchard. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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The Island’s first set of Biodiversity Action Plans mark a significant step in the Island’s commitment to nature conservation. Agenda asks the experts what are they and why do they matter? There certainly seems to be a greater focus on protecting the Island’s biodiversity but will these plans make a difference? Is there any budget to help deliver t…
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