Second reading of bill to remove the Bishop's vote backed by 14 members

Wed, 06 Dec 2023

In yesterday's (December 5) House of Keys sitting 14 members voted in favour of the second reading of a Constitution Bill that would remove the Bishop’s Tynwald vote.

Mrs Corlett, Dr Allinson, Mr Ashford, Mrs Barber, Mrs Caine, Mr Crookall, Ms Faragher, Dr Haywood, Mr Hooper, Mr Johnston, Mrs Maltby, Mr Peters, Mrs Poole-Wilson and Mr Speaker all voted in favour.

Meanwhile, nine members voted against the bill: Mr Callister, Mr Cannan, Mrs Christian, Mr Glover, Ms Lord-Brennan, Mr Moorhouse, Mr Smith, Mr Thomas, Mr Wannenburgh.

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