Chief minister's role 'too weak' in ministerial system

Former MHK is calling for changes to how government functions

A former MHK believes the ministerial government system isn't working well and the role of chief minister is too weak.

Chris Robertshaw is now part of the Future Isle of Man campaign group, which is calling for changes to the way government works.

Mr Robertshaw, who's confirmed to Manx Radio that he won't be standing in next year's House of Keys General Election, wants there to be a focus on the functions of government ahead of the 2026 vote.

He says the way individual departments interact needs to be looked at:

Manx Radio has invited the Isle of Man Government to respond to Mr Robertshaw's comments.