Social media views 'not always reflected in person'
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Social media views 'not always reflected in person'
• Chief minister reflects of role of social media in politics.
• The real views of the public aren’t always reflected on social media.
• That’s from Chief Minister Alfred Cannan, who’s been reflecting on his time in the role.
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Overcast, 17°C (62°F), wind 7 mph
The local news that matters this morning
Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
 | 3FM · Health · 08:37 Charity golf day raises over £20,000• Nearly £20,500 has been raised for the Island's Hospice by a charity golf day. |
 | IoM Today · Transport · 14:13 Police issue road safety reminder ahead of Manx Grand Prix• The Manx Grand Prix gets underway on Sunday, August 16. |
 | IoM Today · Culture · 10:00 Culture Vannin column: the resources available to learn Manx• Whether you’re a fledgling learner or a confident speaker, there’s something for everyone. |
.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=105%2C79%2C0%2C79) | IoM Today · Sport · 10:00 Isle of Man sailor crowned world champion in Baltic waters• Teddy Dunn was crowned RS Aero 5 Youth World Champion, bringing the highly sought-after trophy back to the Isle of Man. |
 | IoM Today · Island News · 08:00 In defence of the Isle of Man's most misunderstood flower• The island’s national flower divides opinion, but its value to wildlife is hard to ignore. |
 | Manx Radio · Politics · 11:51 How government plans to reduce harms caused by illegal drugs• Report published following approval of policy principles. |
 | Manx Radio · Island News · 10:12 Farmer warns crop yields are likely to be quite a bit lower this year• Concern follows driest July on record. |
Today's practical note
Weather check: Overcast; 17°C this morning; high 18°C / low 12°C; winds around 7 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
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What's on: next 14 days
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 | Today · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents. Blues Night |
 | Today · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan · groudle glen railway &…. Groudle Glen Railways Clifftop Concerts |
 | Today · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle… · erin arts centre & manx…. Island Classics |
 | Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendar. Marathon & 1/2 Marathon |
 | Today · Onchan, Blackberry Lane · manx radio. Onchan Afc Carboot Sale |
 | Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendar. Peel Carnival |
Tynwald in plain English
Next up:Tynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026. Every extracted agenda item, proceedings point, official update and sitting date is listed below by source segment.
Segment-by-segment brief
Tynwald Court proceedings — Tue, 21 Jul 2026
- Who was there: The Lord Bishop, HM Attorney General, Mrs August-Phillips, Mr Clueit, Mr Craine, Mrs Kelsey, Mrs Kinnish, Mr Mercer, Mrs Morphet, Mr Reid. IN THE KEYS
- NHS reform: Ms Christian's National Health Service Reform Bill went through clause-by-clause scrutiny. Mr Hooper, Mrs Corlett and Mrs Poole-Wilson moved amendment groups; many carried, while several contested amendments were defeated.
- Entity registration: Mr Johnston’s Verification of Entity Registration Bill went through clause scrutiny. Mrs Corlett moved eight amendments and they were carried; the amended clauses were ordered to stand part.
- Period products: Ms Faragher asked the House to agree Legislative Council amendments. Amendments 1 and 2 carried; Amendment 3 was tied 11-11 and lost after the Speaker used the casting vote against it.
- Assisted Dying Bill: members debated amendments and divisions on the next steps for safeguards, capacity and Privy Council concerns.
House of Keys proceedings — Tue, 14 Jul 2026
- Who was there: The Speaker and 18 other Members in the Chamber, Mr Cannan, Mrs Caine and Mr Crookall having leave of absence and Ms Lord-Brennan and Mr Moorhouse also being absent.
- Nicotine products: the House suspended standing orders so it could consider the Legislative Council changes at this sitting.
- Decision: the House agreed the Council amendments, including the commencement change and the added over-18 wording in the coercion clause.
- Next sitting: the House rose at 2.36pm and adjourned to Tuesday 21st July 2026 as part of Tynwald Court.
Legislative Council proceedings — Tue, 7 Jul 2026
- Nicotine products: the Legislative Council agreed the Bill’s general principles and moved straight into clause-by-clause scrutiny.
- Commencement amendment: Mrs August-Phillips changed when section 13 can come into force; Amendment 1 carried and Clause 2 carried as amended.
- Coercion safeguard: Council added “over the age of 18” to Clause 9; the amendment and amended clause carried.
- Final decision: the Nicotine Products Bill passed after a 7-1 Council division.
- Next step: the Legislative Council adjourned at 4.33pm.
Latest official Tynwald news
- Fri, 31 Jul 2026: Official update: Tynwald internship ‘coolest job ever’.
- Wed, 22 Jul 2026: Official update: Junior Tynwald ‘brilliant experience’.
- Tue, 7 Jul 2026: Official update: The King to make first visit to the Isle of Man as Lord of Mann.
- Fri, 3 Jul 2026: Official update: Your Guide to the Tynwald Weekend.
Upcoming sitting dates
- Tue, 20 Oct 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026
- Tue, 3 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 3 Nov 2026
- Tue, 10 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 10 Nov 2026
- Tue, 17 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 17 Nov 2026
- Tue, 24 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 24 Nov 2026
- Tue, 1 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 1 Dec 2026
- Tue, 8 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 8 Dec 2026
- Tue, 15 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 15 Dec 2026
Source: Tynwald RSS + website · https://www.tynwald.org.im/business/sittings
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