Ashford's call for politicians not be to 'distracted' from social agenda
Affordable housing is needed on the Isle of Man to 'attract in' the people needed to make a 'vibrant population'.
That's the view of Douglas North MHK David Ashford who says without it government won't fix any of the Island's other issues.
Speaking on Tynwald Day he said it's important politicians aren't 'distracted' from the social agenda:
Fellow Douglas North MHK John Wannenburgh says he believes the Island has enough money to help the poorest in society:
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