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Hospice
Dear Member, Hospice Isle of Man has announced it is facing financial difficulties. This pressure has been building for several years, with the charity forced to draw down its reserves to continue operating — something its leadership has said is not sustainable. As a result, voluntary redundancies are now being…
Where Are Our Priorities?
Dear Member, Across the Isle of Man, people are struggling to access basic healthcare. GP appointments are harder to get. Dental care is increasingly difficult to access. Waiting times continue to put pressure on patients and families. Hospice Isle of Man has reported operating at a deficit for six years,…
£220k for Healthcare — £1.8M Overseas
Dear Member, At Noble’s Hospital, operations were cut to save £220,000. At the same time, over £1.8 million was made available for overseas projects.This isn’t about whether support abroad is right or wrong. It’s about priorities. £1.8 million available to give away overseas, while local healthcare was being cut. They…
In Tynwald This Week
The Minister was asked again about the final cost of the Liverpool ferry terminal project. The request for a clear figure was not answered.
Various reasons were given as to why the full cost could not be confirmed. However, the continued absence of a definitive figure raises legitimate questions about transparency and financial oversight.
The public is entitled to know the total expenditure on major infrastructure projects. Continued uncertainty risks undermining confidence in decision-making and public accountability.
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Isle of Man Government workforce grows yet again.
Despite repeated assurances from the Chief Minister and senior members of Government that the size of the public sector would be reduced, the overall government workforce has increased once again.
Commitments were made to control costs, improve efficiency, and ensure that public spending delivers value for money. However, the latest figures indicate continued growth in headcount rather than restraint.
At a time when households are facing rising costs and public services are under pressure, questions naturally arise:
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Why is the workforce still expanding?
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Where are these additional roles being created?
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What measurable improvements are being delivered as a result?
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How does this align with previous commitments to reduce the size of government?
Accountability requires clarity.
If government is growing, the public deserves to know why — and what outcomes justify that growth.
CHANGE believes that transparency must come before reassurance. The figures should speak for themselves.
