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Waft hopes to support LegCo reform

by isleofman.com 5th March 2010

A Legislative Council member says he hopes to be able to support new laws meaning the body would be elected by the public instead of MHKs.

George Waft will defend his seat on the council in ten days’ time when four council seats go up for grabs.

But with new laws being drafted by MLC David Callister – who isn’t up for election this time around - it could be the last time the House of Keys votes for candidates.

Mr Waft says he hopes that bill will be better than ones which have been rejected in the past:

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Posted by isleofman.com
Friday 5th, March 2010 02:00pm.

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