 
                            Prospective politicians must concentrate on national issues if the Isle of Man is to prosper over the next five years:
That's the message from the Chief Minister who says the Island needs to elect 24 people who can react to problems beyond our shores - particularly in light of Brexit.
The Isle of Man's General Election will take place in September - candidates have until August 24th to declare.
Allan Bell says there will be a number of 'difficult issues' within the next five year term:
 
                                         
                                         Will new UK law be brought in to protect Manx renters from mould?
            Will new UK law be brought in to protect Manx renters from mould? 
         Local Economy Forum launched to propose alternative to 'destructive' min wage increase
            Local Economy Forum launched to propose alternative to 'destructive' min wage increase  
         Group raising money towards legal costs for new Summerland inquest
            Group raising money towards legal costs for new Summerland inquest 
         Police appeal after Manx stone wall damaged
            Police appeal after Manx stone wall damaged
         MHK wants to see all private healthcare reports
            MHK wants to see all private healthcare reports
         Let’s make Hop Tu Naa a boo-tiful night for all, say police
            Let’s make Hop Tu Naa a boo-tiful night for all, say police
         Hose under the hammer, your chance to drive home a real fire engine!
            Hose under the hammer, your chance to drive home a real fire engine!
         Event to celebrate women in farming
            Event to celebrate women in farming
         
                             
                             
                            