Bell says Island needs to keep building relationship with UK

Tue, 31 Jan 2012

Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK

The Chief Minister says he supports the UK's drive to stamp out tax evasion.

Allan Bell's told the House of Keys this morning that he's determined the build the Island's relationship with Britain.

Mr Bell was asked how he plans to respond to recent comments by Labour Leader Ed Miliband.

Mr Miliband labelled the Island a tax haven, accusing the Manx Government of not being open with tax information and asking for the Isle of Man to be placed on the OECD's blacklist.

Mr Bell says the only way he believes the Island can improve its relationship with the UK is by holding more meetings with key politicians [play clip]