President of Mec Vannin Bernard Moffatt says the Island may have handed over more power to Westminster without most people realising it.
The government has signed a new international identity agreement with the UK to allow it to act on our behalf in the worldwide arena.
But a subtle change in wording means the UK doesn’t need our permission to sign us up to accords and agreements.
Mr Moffatt (pictured) says it’s a small change which could have wide implications:
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