'End fuel poverty', say protesters outside Tynwald

Tuesday, 18 February 2020 13:56

Group protest Manx Gas prices outside government

Changes to Manx Gas prices are 'ridiculous' and 'unfair', according to some members of the public who were protesting outside government today.

A group with placards assembled outside legislative buildings this afternoon, whilst the treasury minister announced his 2020 budget.

Alfred Cannan declared the spending for the next 12 months a 'budget of focus'.

Brian Speedy is a retired postman, and explained to Lewis Foster why they're protesting:

Diane Parkinson is from Port St Mary and says she and her husband are in fuel poverty:

Manx Gas Managing Director Ian Plenderleith spoke to the protesters outside the company's headquarters.

This audio is courtesy of BBC Isle of Man:

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