MHK John Houghton suspended from Tynwald

It follows a lengthy debate in which politicians voted to pass a report compiled by the Standards and Members Interests Committee.

 

It found there was "significant evidence" to show Mr Houghton had "lied, bullied and engaged in unwarranted interference in a staff matter" within the Clerk of Tynwald's Office. 

 

Despite the committee's recommendation that Mr Houghton must apologise being passed he failed to do so - it led to the President of Tynwald suspending him with immediate effect.