Manx Labour Party supports new UK party leader

Tue, 15 Sep 2015

The Manx Labour Party has sent its best wishes to the UK Labour Party's contentious new leader.

Jeremy Corbyn secured the top job with an overwhelming majority last week, with nearly 60 per cent of the vote.

His left wing leanings have earned him a reputation as being anti-business, with fears among senior Manx politicians that this may not be a good thing for the Island.

However MLP press officer David Carter says he's confident a good relationship with the party can still be maintained: