Tributes paid to retiring Chief Minister

Wednesday, 5 October 2016 00:00

Tributes have been paid to retiring Chief Minister Allan Bell.

He announced he wouldn't be standing for re-election in July this year after the result of the Brexit and for personal reasons - Howard Quayle was sworn in as his replacement yesterday.

Before being elected as Chief Minister Allan Bell was the MHK for Ramsey for more than 30 years - he also served in numerous ministerial positions including Tourism, Home Affairs, Treasury and Economic Development.

President of Tynwald Steve Rodan paid tribute to the long serving politician yesterday:

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