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Island Plan could 'flex' over next five years

Minister says public feedback will be sought

Government needs to be able to adapt its priorities over the next five years and listen to the public.

That's from the minister for the cabinet office after the first draft of the Island Plan was published.

The final version of the document is due to be signed off by Tynwald in January, but there are plans for annual reports and a yearly Tynwald conference with public feedback.

Kate Lord-Brennan says the proposals may have to change over the course of the administration:

A Douglas East MHK says she has 'renewed optimism' for the next five years after seeing the new Island Plan.

Joney Faragher says government’s focus securing an environment 'we can be proud of' is welcome news.

It's one of five key areas which make up the draft document.

The Manx Labour Party leader cited the climate crisis as one of her top priorities in her manifesto – she says things are moving in the right direction:

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