There's been reaction to today's VAT bombshell from the charitable sector.

Government support for the Island's charities could be cut following confirmation the Isle of Man will lose £90 million next year and £140 million in following years, because of changes made by the United Kingdom to the VAT revenue sharing agreement between the two jurisdictions.

David Gawne of Crossroads Caring for Carers says the 'third sector' must get together and work out how best to deal with the situation:

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