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Tynwald Day petitions thrown out, food security pressure, Ramsey hospital meeting

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Tynwald, the Isle of Man’s legislative building, Douglas. Photo: Virtual-Pano / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Expose News Staff · 6 August 2026

A third of Tynwald Day petitions ruled “not in order”

Thirteen of the 36 petitions presented this year were thrown out. Read more at Manx Radio.

Farmers’ union pushes food security up the political agenda

MNFU’s general secretary says the incoming administration “cannot kick the can down the road any longer” on food security. Read more at Manx Radio.

Ramsey hospital campaigners call a public meeting

Residents are being urged to attend a meeting over the future of Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital, which has faced ongoing concerns since a pest issue was flagged last October. Read more at Manx Radio.

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