Politicians reflect on the importance of Tynwald Day

Monday, 7 July 2025 12:39

It's been a Manx tradition for more than 1,000 years

The chief minister says Tynwald Day is a good time for reflection and to celebrate our Manx heritage and culture.

For more than 1,000 years, the midsummer sitting of parliament has been held in St John's.

Alfred Cannan says it's an important moment in the year:

All the Island's MHKs gather in St John's to take part in the ceremony on Tynwald Hill.

Cabinet Office Minister and Douglas North member David Ashford says it's a symbolic event:

Claire Christian is a Douglas South MHK and the Health Minister:

Ramsey member and Treasury Minister Alex Allinson has been telling Manx Radio why it's such a special day for him:

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Clare Barber is the Minister of Environment, Food and Agriculture and also represents Douglas East.

She says it's an opportunity to connect with the community:

Rushen MHK and Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says she loves using the day to stay connected with the people of the Isle of Man:

Education minister and Garff MHK, Daphne Caine, says it's a particularly special day for her today:

Rob Callister, Onchan member, says he's grateful every time he gets the opportunity to take part in the ceremony:

Castletown, Arbory and Malew representative, Tim Glover, says he loves the traditions of the day:

While many use the proceedings as a time for reflection, Middle MHK Stu Peters says it's a day of juxtaposition for him:

Former Douglas South MHK David Cretney attended in his new capacity as Douglas City Councillor.

Serving as a member of parliament for nearly 40 years, he says he's had his fair share of appearances on Tynwald Hill:

This year's ceremony has concluded, and saw a number of petitions presented to politicians on the hill, while five acts were promulgated.

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