Island in 'electoral chaos'

Celtic League says resignations "blow to democracy"

The Island is in electoral chaos after three local authority members had to step down - that's according to the Celtic League.

John Joughin, Geoff Quayle and Wilf Young have all been forced out of office because they were no longer on the electoral roll.

By-elections may now have to be held to replace them - with terms which will only run until April.

Director of Information Bernard Moffatt says it's another blow to democracy on the Isle of Man: