Manx Labour Party in housing crisis think tank

The Manx Labour party is calling for the government to reintroduce an affordable mortgage scheme.

It is one of many suggestions being put forward by a think tank formed to find solutions to the island's "unresolved housing crisis".

A spokesman said young people are suffering due to a lack of government action.

Party members have formulated a series of policies ahead of planned consultations and public meetings.

Policies cover private rentals, public sector housing, sheltered housing, the housing market, planning and energy efficiency.

You can read the policies in full here.