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Karran given leave to introduce LegCo reform bill

 

Onchan MHK Peter Karran's bid to shake up the Legislative Council has passed its first hurdle.

He has this morning been given permission by the House of Keys to introduce a reform bill.

Members voted 18-2 in favour.

Mr Karran wants to make LegCo popularly elected, ban MLCs from becoming ministers, and adjust the eligibility criteria for potential candidates.

 

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