Chief minister candidates to go head-to-head

Chris Thomas and Kirrie Jenkins to take part in hustings events

Tynwald will host a hustings event with the two candidates to become the Island's next chief minister today (8 October).

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Kirrie Jenkins and Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas will face questions from other members of the House of Keys.

Taking place in the Legislative Council from 1pm, the public and media are not permitted to attend.

However, it will be livestreamed and published on the Tynwald YouTube channel.

You can find a link HERE.

Manx Radio's Live Chief Minister Debate

Separately, you can also hear from both candidates on Manx Radio's Chief Minister Debate tonight from 6pm on Manx Radio's FM frequency, YouTube, social media and your smart tv.