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Tynwald petitioner says it's a tradition that shouldn't die out

Trevor Cowin submits multiple petitions each year on Tynwald Day

A serial Tynwald petitioner says it's an important tradition that shouldn't die out.

Trevor Cowin from Peel submits multiple Petitions for Redress of Grievance on Tynwald Day each year, which ask for an issue to be looked at by Parliament.

A member of Tynwald then needs to "pick it up" if it's to go any further.

Only one of Mr Cowin's petitions has ever been picked up, but he says that won't stop him submitting them:

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