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Agenda - Manx Radio

Agenda - Manx Radio

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Phil Gawne offers a weekly insight into Manx politics, interviewing current and former politicians about issues in Tynwald and the House of Keys, while exploring the broader world of politics and government operations.Copyright Manx Radio 2018 Politics & Government
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  • Agenda 18.8.25 - Junior Tynwald included some searching questions about 20mph zones, health spending and government spending on water and electricity infrastructure.
    Aug 18 2025

    Junior Tynwald included some searching questions about 20mph zones, health spending and government spending on water and electricity infrastructure. On Agenda we’ll hear these questions and those we’ve not yet squeezed in to previous programs. We also hear from Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson - a former Junior Tynwald member on the importance of this annual sitting and what Tynwald members get up to when sittings stop for the summer recess. Keys members do like to be beside the seaside but they’ve got plenty of hefty committee reports as their holiday reading.

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    27 mins
  • Agenda 11.8.25 - Junior Tynwald considers what can be done to counter the dangers of social media.
    Aug 11 2025

    Junior Tynwald sat last month and as we heard on last week’s Agenda it was a very thoughtful and well considered sitting. On Agenda this week we hear the debate on a motion which considered what can be done to counter the dangers of social media. We also hear from some of students who took part and one of their teachers. It’s been a real privilege to cover Junior Tynwald and good to know that I’ve got competition with Olivia and Ellie from QE2 keen to take on my job covering senior Tynwald.

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    27 mins
  • Agenda 4.8.25 - wind farms good or bad - Junior Tynwald discusses the topic.
    Aug 4 2025

    Junior Tynwald sat last month and a very interesting, thoughtful and at times provocative sitting it was too. A motion which considered whether wind turbines should form an essential part of the Island’s future energy supply was amended by students who expressed concern that the potential damage to biodiversity and habits should be considered alongside any benefits of using this renewable energy source. Good to know that a new generation of potential politicians clearly have a passion for Manx politics.

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    27 mins
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