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Education minister applauds latest Bill in face of criticism

Picture credit: Daphne Caine, Garff MHK

One MHK lambasts Education (Amendment) Bill 2025 for more than 40 minutes

The education minister has brushed aside criticism of her new Education (Amendment) Bill, saying it brings 'positive change'.

That was after Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper had spoken for over 40 minutes in The House of Keys, criticising numerous aspects of the measure.

Read more about the bill HERE.

Six members voted against the second reading.

But eighteen voted for, with Mrs Caine saying it is a valuable piece of legislation:

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