A political commentator is warning against politicians labelling issues 'too big' for the public to decide
A political commentator is warning that telling the public a topic is too big for them to have their say on sets a 'very dangerous path'.
Alistair Ramsay, who's also a former government press officer, has been reacting to the recent decision not to hold a referendum on government's net zero targets.
Tynwald voted against a public vote on the issue, agreeing instead that the general election would be an opportunity for the public to air its views.
Some members suggested the topic was too complex for a public vote, but Mr Ramsay says that's not the case:
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