Former MHK says gov't 'blindly following' solar and wind power
A former MHK petitioned Tynwald this week asking for more thought to be given to nuclear energy sources for the Island.
Martyn Perkins, who served Garff from 2016-2021, wants a group to be established to investigate the possibility of small modular reactors.
He says it's a power source that's been left out of recent discussions about the Island's energy solutions:
Castletown Commissioners to decrease rates for next financial year
Vice Chair John Cringle says it will provide 'much needed' support to residents
Man who died in Hillberry crash is named
Police renew dashcam footage appeal after single vehicle crash
DHSC responds to report into relationship with Manx Care
Plans to 'strengthen the partnership' as preferred option for future
Ranson case reforms under scrutiny in Tynwald debate
Backbenchers have challenged ministers over reforms introduced after the Ranson case
Leadership, loyalty and the economy: What we learned from the CM's urgent statement
From collective responsibility to minimum wage reform, the chief minister's urgent statement offered insight into the government’s priorities - and the divisions beneath them