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Tynwald Day: 'A day for reflection' say MHKs

Politicians gather for open air sitting

Tynwald members say they believe today's national day is a 'day of reflection'. 

Politicians are gathering ahead of today's open air sitting of parliament. 

They'll be joined by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal who is visiting the Isle of Man for the event. 

Health and Social Care Minister David Ashford says it's a good chance to look back: 

Garff MHK Martyn Perkins told Manx Radio it was a day, for many, to let off steam:

Last year's Tynwald celebrations were scaled back due to the Coronavirus pandemic – MLC Marlene Maska says today's event is a 'stark contrast' to that: 


 

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