Claire Christian's decision comes a week after sacking of Julie Edge as minister
An MHK says she wanted to leave the Department of Education, Sport and Culture before she was 'pushed'.
Douglas South member Claire Christian handed in her resignation earlier this week.
It comes a week after Julie Edge was sacked as minister.
Ms Christian says she wanted to leave the department on her own terms:
Manx Radio has invited government to respond.

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