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MHK defends 'sexist' remarks

Karran calls presiding officer 'love'

An Tynwald member has defended his choice of language after coming under fire in the court yesterday (Tue).

Onchan MHK Peter Karran caused a stir when he referred to presiding officer Clare Christian as "love".

He used the term after the President told him his question had already been answered.

But Mr. Karran told Manx Radio it came out of a frustration with the system:

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