150 years of democracy to be celebrated
One hundred and fifty years of democracy in the Isle of Man is to be marked today (Tuesday).
A special afternoon sitting of the House of Keys will be held in the old House of Keys in Castletown.
The introduction of public elections in 1867 was considered a major step in political democracy becoming a reality.
Speaker of the House Juan Watterson says the milestone is something which should be celebrated.
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It's due to start at 00.30am until 3.30am on Wednesday (30 September)
