Politicians 'not in a rush' to support Cannan and join Council of Ministers

Moorhouse confirms he won't be part of any potential reshuffle

Politicians don’t seem to be ‘in a rush’ to support the chief minister and join the Council of Ministers.

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse has told Manx Radio it’s something which is causing a distraction.

Alfred Cannan is still holding the post of health and social care minister following the resignation of Lawrie Hooper in October.

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Following Mr Hooper's decision to step down Mr Cannan faced a motion of no confidence, instigated by MHK Tim Glover, which he survived. 

Mr Moorhouse says he believes the chief minister has now had discussions with almost all political members about potential roles but has confirmed he won’t be taking on a ministerial position: