Chair of Housing and Communities Board defends progress already made
The Chair of the Housing and Communities Board has hit back against claims that government has done 'nothing' to tackle the Island's housing crisis.
Former minister Peter Karran told Manx Radio the situation has worsened since 2021's general election.
That's despite it being a topic that dominated the campaign trail.
The long-serving Onchan MHK, and former leader of the Liberal Vannin Party, also reiterated calls for restrictions on new homes being sold to off-Island residents.
But David Ashford has been defending government's progress:
You can listen to Mr Ashford's interview in full here:
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