'Budget opposers advocate unrealistic spending'

Cannan insists his policies are sustainable

The Treasury Minister says he'd like to see real alternatives from the Tynwald members who voted against his budget.

Alf Cannan yesterday unveiled his financial plan for the next twelve months, which he says contains 'something for everyone' in Manx society.

Although the budget passed by a comfortable majority, four MHKs stood in protest.

But Mr Cannan has accused them of advocating unrealistic spending - and insists his policies are sustainable: