Category: Poltics

What a day in Manx politics

What a day in Manx politics. I don’t really get it. I know small things matter and how one can change a stance. It is going to be expensive, perhaps even leading to cancelled orders or unused stock, misuse of time, lack of progress across the board It is no way to run a government

However, we still have to ask three basic questions that are of far greater importance:

  • Are health services working? That is, do they get people better quickly and inexpensively? → No
  • Is transport working? Can we get on and off the island cheaply and efficiently? → No
  • Is education working? Well, I think it could be a lot better.

As AI explains

🏥 Health Services

  • Core question: Are our health services working — getting people better quickly and affordably?
  • Reality: Demand is rising, costs are high, and waiting times remain a concern. The Isle of Man spends over a quarter of its government budget (≈26%) on health and social care, yet many residents feel outcomes don’t match the investment.

🚢 Transport

  • Core question: Is transport working — can we get on and off the island cheaply and efficiently?
  • Reality: Sea and air links remain expensive compared to other regions. Reliability and affordability are recurring frustrations for residents and businesses, limiting connectivity and growth.

📚 Education

  • Core question: Is education working — preparing young people for the future?
  • Reality: Standards are steady but many believe they could be much stronger. Calls for modernisation, better resources, and alignment with UK benchmarks are frequent.

My agenda point for this Monday’s meeting on the Western amenity site:

Vote on resident notification – Whether to formally inform residents of a significant increase in waste management costs, and advise them to prepare for a higher rate bill.
Explore DOI involvement – Consider whether the Department of Infrastructure running the service might be a more cost-effective option.
Public input – Invite creative suggestions from the public, now that the two main options have been outlined.

It really is unbelievable that Harrods is shut and that the DOI has their head buried in the sand.

https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/doi-has-no-plans-to-take-over-ncas-operations-next-year/](https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/doi-has-no-plans-to-take-over-ncas-operations-next-year/

Many thanks,
Leo

P.S. I’m considering putting forward a proposal that our meetings be audio recorded.