Alfred Cannan revealed his financial plan in Tynwald
Businesses and unions have been reacting to the revelations of the 2018 Manx budget.
In Tynwald on Tuesday morning Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan revealed government's financial plan for the year ahead.
During the speech, it was announced the Island's deficit stood at £39 million, £11 million less than anticipated.
Speaking during Manx Radio's Baker Tilley Isle of Man Budget programme at Tuesday lunchtime, Phillip Dearden of Equiom said the economy was in good health, but the deficit was a serious issue:
Unite the Union's Eric Holmes was asked if he thought this was still a budget of austerity:
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