Andrew Saunders says he's entering HoK to 'lead our country'
Newly elected Douglas East MHK Andrew Saunders says the Island is set to face 'extremely difficult times' ahead.
The newcomer has been successfully elected to the House of Keys alongside incumbent MHK Joney Faragher.
Environment Minister Clare Barber, who has represented the constituency since 2016, was unseated.
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Questioned on what challenges he expects in the next five years, Mr Saunders says the Island needs a strong government to lead it through 'very rough waters'.
To do that, he says reform is needed:
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