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After the result was declared in yesterday's East Douglas by-election, celebrity chef Kevin Woodford said he wasn't surprised to finish third.
The by-election, won by Chris Robertshaw with Liberal Vannin candidate Kate Beecroft second, was overshadowed by the controversy of proxy vote applications and the role of secret trusts.
Mr Woodford told Marian Kenny those issues proved to be major distractions:
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Number of bus services cancelled or at risk today
Bus Vannin blames ‘staffing difficulties’
Court to order election recount
Julie Edge has petitioned the court after alleged irregularities in this year's election and result declaration.
Charity to connect elderly people with services at event
Age Concern hopes to inform residents about support available