Decision over Council of Ministers due next week

Friday, 7 October 2016 00:00

The Isle of Man's new-look Council of Ministers should be decided within the next week.

That's according to the Chief Minister who says he'll have an 'open door policy' with all Tynwald Members.

Howard Quayle took the top job earlier this week beating off Alf Cannan and Kate Beecroft - however he hasn't ruled out including them as part of the line-up:

He says he wants a 'Team Tynwald' mentality - despite the fact a previous 'Government of National Unity' appeared to fail - and says that will be assisted by better communication:

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