Bell: 'The public has spoken'
Newly elected female MHKs will make a 'positive contribution' to politics on the Isle of Man.
That's the view of a former chief minister who says it's right they were elected on their own merits.
History was made this week when 10 women were sworn-in as MHKs – the highest number ever elected.
Allan Bell says the issue of gender representation had been discussed at length for many years:
Fifth year of no rate increase for Malew residents
The local authority made the decision after a 'careful review' of finances
Trade union calls for independent panel to decide government whistleblowing cases
Unite the Union says government is 'marking its own homework' when deciding what meets the criteria
Town's budget 'stripped back' says Ramsey Commissioner
Juan McGuinness says the rates increase will provide 'base level' for local authority
Mountain Road closed due to heavy snow and wind
Closure to be reviewed later this morning
