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Tynwald elected its new president yesterday (Tuesday), with Clare Christian MLC becoming the first woman to take up the position.
She secured 20 votes from members in a secret ballot, with speaker of the House of Keys Steve Rodan, the only other candidate, getting twelve votes.
Mrs Christian began her five-year term immediately, presiding over yesterday's proceedings in the chamber.
During the evening recess she told James Davis what she wanted to bring to the role:
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