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'Slap in the face' for Manx war veterans

by isleofman.com 22nd March 2009
There are fears Manx war veterans won't be able to travel away for reunions once the United Kingdom government ends the reciprocal health agreement with the Isle of Man, a year from now.

Members of the Royal Artillery Association attend their regiment's annual assembly in Blackpool every year, but association secretary in the Island William Kneale thinks the trips will have to stop, because they will struggle to get insurance.

Mr Kneale says it's a slap in the face for all the Manx men and women who have served their country:
Posted by isleofman.com
Sunday 22nd, March 2009 08:14pm.

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