First Tynwald sitting of 2026 this morning

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 06:34

Tynwald will sit for the first time in 2026 this morning, with 20 questions on the order paper.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan is to make an urgent statement on yesterday's cabinet reshuffle which saw two ministers resign.

Topics to be debated include body cameras for social workers and dangerous trees - meanwhile there are plans to update immigration laws, and put forward a new waste strategy for approval.

Members will also discuss the Peel promenade road works and VAT paid to construction companies abroad.

Tynwald is due to sit at 10am in Legislative buildings in Douglas.

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