Follows online poll suggesting minister should be removed from position with a 'shotgun'
An online incident over the weekend has raised questions about the safety of Tynwald members, and what's considered 'acceptable' language when discussing current affairs.
It's after an online poll on Facebook suggested the infrastructure minister should be removed from her position with a shotgun.
Michelle Haywood ended up reporting it to the police.
The post was shared in a Facebook group campaigning against Minister Haywood's department's plans to implement 20mph zones around the Island.
Sharing the post, Minister Haywood said: "It’s fine to start up a petition to have me sacked. Free speech and all that."
"But is it ok to suggest that MHKs should be removed with a shotgun?"
SAFETY CONCERNS
In 2021 following the murder of Southend MP David Amess - who was killed during a constituency surgery in Leigh on Sea - Manx Radio spoke with the newly-retired President of Tynwald, Steve Rodan, about his concerns:
Standing President Laurence Skelly also said the incident brought the issue of personal security into 'sharp focus'.
Manx Radio asked him for his take on the 'shotgun' remarks..
Manx Radio's Political Correspondent Phil Gawne wore a number of ministerial hats between 2005 and 2016.
Lewis Foster asked him how engagement with constituents has changed over the years - and if there's a right or wrong way to interact on social media:
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