Juan Watterson SHK explains the decision
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Isle of Man Government has taken the decision to cancel the scheduled sittings of the House of Keys and Legislative Council.
Both have been suspended until Easter, due to concerns over coronavirus and social distancing.
Speaker of the House of Keys, Juan Watterson, explained how and why the decision came about to Manx Radio's Dollin Mercer:
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