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.

More from Isle of Man News

Bad weather means two ferry crossings cancelled

Two ferry sailings have been called off in the face of bad weather tonight.
Commissioner hits out at "nuisance" campervans

Are camper vans becoming a problem in Onchan?
Livestock worrying consultation ends this week

There are just days left to air your views about dog attacks on farm animals.
Warning over possible ferry disruption tonight

Two ferry sailings are at risk of disruption tonight.
Department told to provide new FOI response to Visit Isle of Man query

The Department for Enterprise will have to give a new answer to a Freedom of Information request after an appeal to the Island's information commissioner.
700 sign petition to keep Castletown street sweeper

A petition to give a street sweeper a permanent job in Castletown has hit more than 700 signatures in just three weeks.
Mystery after oily birds found in Peel

An Island charity says it hopes this will be the year authorities find the source of oil contaminating birds in the west of the Island.
Laxey move announced for well-known jewellers

A landmark business in Douglas says it's moving out of the capital after more than three decades.