MHKs set out stalls in bid for Chief Minister role

Monday, 3 October 2016 00:00

Three MHKs who are vying to be the Isle of Man's next Chief Minister have set out their vision for the future.

Alf Cannan, Kate Beecroft and Howard Quayle will go head to head for the role in Tynwald tomorrow.

They've published their manifestos setting out what they will do over the next five years.

The election of the Chief Minister is decided by MHKs and MLCs - for the first time the public will be able to see how MHKs voted.

Earlier this year Lord Robert Lisvane reviewed the functioning of Tynwald - he said he didn't believe the Legislative Council should be voting on the appointment:

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