A former Inspector with Greater Manchester Constabulary is praising the Manx government for its actions in averting a possible police strike.
The Island’s Police Federation warned officers were prepared to fight for the right to strike - unless their 2.5 per cent pay award was funded in full.
A row erupted after the UK Home Secretary Jackie Smith refused to backdate pay, meaning officers would receive a rise of just 1.9 per cent.
However, Home Affairs Minister Martyn Quayle’s confirmed local officers will receive the full increase.
Castletown resident Roy Redmayne says the UK government’s decision could have serious consequences (audio file attached):
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