Poverty discussed at final Tynwald sitting of year
Tynwald has voted against the idea of a targeted national insurance rebate for people who recieve low incomes.
In the debate on a motion from deputy speaker Chris Robertshaw, Dr Alex Allinson spoke of the hardships faced by the low paid, saying it's important to understand what poverty is and how to deal with it.
Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas referred to 'trickle up' economics:
IOM aware of 'a small number' of visa holders being stopped at the UK border
Resident left feeling “absolutely awful and humiliated”
Demolition of former Castletown Golf Links Hotel to start
It's been closed since 2007
Douglas Council announces 'moderate' rates increase with investment in facilities
Leader Devon Watson says new schemes will be trialled over the coming year
Green Lounge gets approval
Consumption passes open today
