Liberal Vannin: Are support measures enough?

Are the government's latest round of support measures amid the cost of living crisis enough?

That's the question political party Liberal Vannin is asking - as it hosts a public discussion on how the spiraling cost of living is affecting Islanders.

Last month, Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson announced a range of measures - including capping electricity prices, reducing bus fares and a third round of payments for those on benefits to ease financial pressures.

In the first of a series of meetings, Lib Vannin Chair, Paul Weatherall, will chair the discussion and has invited a panel of speakers to lead the debate and present their perspective.

It includes Douglas South MHK Claire Christian, the Isle of Man Foodbank's director Neal Mellon and  Administrator of IoM Cost of Living Advice and Help Facebook Group - Frank Schuengel. 

It's asking people if they're concerned about how the costs of heating your home, paying for petrol and putting food on the table are going to pan out this coming winter and into 2023.

The meeting was due to be held at 7.30pm next Monday (19th) at the Manx Legion Club, Market Hill, Douglas but has currently been postponed.