The Island won't be held to ransom.
So says Chief Minister Allan Bell following the confirmation that bus drivers are to strike from Saturday 25th May to Wednesday 5th June, through the busy TT period.
It's also at a time when students are sitting GCSE and A-level exams.
Mr Bell says he's "appalled" by what he calls an "irresponsible and selfish action" and he believes his feelings will be mirrored by the vast majority of members of the public
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