Minister admits personal views may come back to 'bite' him

Thu, 11 Feb 2016

Should personal values and beliefs drive MHKs - or should they be representing the will of their constituents?

Chris Robertshaw, Zac Hall,John Houghton and Eddie Teare all voted against the Same Sex Marriage Bill in the House of Keys this week.

References to individual opinions and values have highlighted concerns that silo ideology could be pushing policy - rather than the Manx public.

Mr Teare explains why his personal opinions have taken priority: