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MANX RADIO UPDATE:

• Update Monday 17 November 2025

  On tonight's programme with Beth - we speak to the Isle of Man Medical Society about a report examining the relationship between Manx Care and the Department of Health and Social Care.One MLC says it’s time for a wider conversation about how constitutional changes are made.The Isle of Man Foodbank reports a surge in requests for help - but says donations aren’t keeping pace.And there’s a call for Christmas present donations as more families find themselves struggling financially.

MANX NEWSCAST: 

• "Every child deserves the right to an education" says mum of neurodivergent child

  "Every child deserves the right to an education."Those are the words of a Manx mum, after politicians backed her Tynwald Day petition to implement neurodiversity training across all the Island's schools.Last month, Tynwald unanimously supported a motion committing to making adaptive and inclusive practice a core part of teacher training.The Department of Education must now return to the court with a phased timeline for implementation by February next year.Nichola Whitlam-Beckett, whose petition was the basis of the motion, has been sharing her reaction with Amy Griffiths:

AGENDA: 

• Agenda 17.11.25 - Bishop’s vote abolition Bill passes through LegCo

  The Bishop’s vote moved a step closer to extinction last Tuesday when the Bill which seeks to abolish it finished its passage through the Legislative Council. The Bill had been paused for some time while a LegCo committee considered the impact of this measure but despite setting out clearly that the loss of the Bishop’s vote would most likely result in the loss of a Bishop of Sodor and Mann LegCo supported Key’s resolve to remove what many see as an undemocratic vote. Two of the more prominent speakers in the debate Gary Clueit and Paul Craine explain the process and the two sides of the debate on Agenda. With the Bishop’s vote all but gone will Keys shift their attention to the undemocratic Legislative Council next?

MANX RADIO MANNIN LINE:

• It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 18th November 2025

  Last call for Mooir Vannin consultation, MiCard going on New Year's Eve, a string of satellites over Ramsey, no legal right to cash here, RingGo airport discrepancies & Connor Cummins has his own TT team. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 18th November 2025

PERSPECTIVE:

• Perspective 16.11.25 - is Tynwald trying to have its cake and eat it on its minimum wage decision?

  In October Tynwald members agreed to a slightly watered down proposal to tie the minimum wage to the living wage. This led to the Local Economy Forum holding a lively meeting which, while highly critical of government and Tynwald’s decision, suggested a change to tax allowances and credits which would see the lowest paid taking home slightly more money and government and the private sector sharing the burden. Lawrie Hooper spoke against the Tynwald compromise and Chris Robertshaw led the private sector charge against. They talk to Perspective. A lively exchange to whet your appetite for Sunday dinner with a surprising outcome for pudding.

MANX RADIO SPORT:

• HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs West Didsbury & Chorlton (15-11-25)

  Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and West Didsbury & Chorlton at The Bowl in DouglasHoping to bounce back from a late defeat seven days previous, FC Isle of Man faced a daunting task against a visiting side currently pushing for top spot in the tableMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson

 

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