Same sex marriage divides Manx public opinion

Monday, 25 January 2016 00:00

Plans to allow same sex marriage on the Island have divided public opinion - with one man claiming "real men" would stop spending money here.

The public were asked to share their thoughts on proposed changes to legislation - 90 people came out in support and 76 were against it.

Among those who opposed the idea was one respondent who said "under no circumstances" should it be allowed and another who said it should be "kept off the Island".

Chief Minister Allan Bell says the issue will now be considered in the House of Keys in February:

More from Isle of Man News

Plane makes emergency landing in field

The fire and rescue service says it was called to Grenaby earlier after a light aircraft came down.
Manx star reveals Marvel show release date

Fans of Manx actor Joe Locke are in for a double treat later this year.
Kiefer Sutherland stars in '24 at Villa Marina!

Actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland will be playing the Isle of Man later this year.
Police still looking for stolen car from Douglas

Police say they are still looking for a stolen vehicle.
Planning submitted for new mobile classrooms for two schools

The Department of Education has applied to put mobile classrooms at two Island schools.
Infrastructure Minister says department is dealing with boy racers

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department is coming for boy racers, with new laws to combat noisy vehicles.
Charity holding suicide prevention training in June

Training is being offered to those who want to help prevent deaths from suicide next month.
Manx resident caught-up in Georgian protests

An Island resident caught up in protests in Georgia says he's been questioned by police - who couldn't understand his Manx identification.