One of the aims of the Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCC) in the Isle of Man is 'to identify and address topical issues affecting members and the IOM". To that end the JCC staged a debat on Party Politics in the Isle of Man on 30th October 2015.
Liberal Vannin Leader Kate Beecroft MHK spoke in favour and was opposed by Chris Robertshaw MHK. Both speakers gave their kind permission to publish their speeches here.
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 Debate: Political parties in the Isle of Man: Kate Beecroft | 352 Kb | 451 |
| Debate: Political parties in the Isle of Man: Chris Robertshaw | 141 Kb | 358 |
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