Juan Watterson has been elected as the new Speaker of the House of Keys this afternoon.
Kate Beecroft proposed him for the role and Laurence Skelly seconded the motion.
He ran uncontested for the job which was previously held by Steve Rodan.
Tuesday, 27 September 2016 00:00
Juan Watterson has been elected as the new Speaker of the House of Keys this afternoon.
Kate Beecroft proposed him for the role and Laurence Skelly seconded the motion.
He ran uncontested for the job which was previously held by Steve Rodan.
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