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'Wrong guest at the wrong time' - MHK

by isleofman.com 19th November 2009

A member of the House of Keys says a dinner with the United Kingdom minister responsible for relations with the Isle of Man is in bad taste.

Rushen MHK Juan Watterson believes that following the recent turbulent period in relations between the Island and the UK, inviting Lord Bach to give the Chief Minister's International Lecture this evening (Wednesday) is poor judgement.

Within the Ministry of Justice, Lord Bach holds special responsibility for relations with the Crown Dependencies, including the Isle of Man.

Mr Watterson says they have failed to represent Manx interests:



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Thursday 19th, November 2009 02:55pm.

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