Instruments of Democracy

The Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan, discusses the need to re-instil financial discipline within the Isle of Man Government, whilst attempting to muster up some magic via a shaky rendition of the Harry Potter theme on his old recorder #HOK #Tynwald #IOM #government #harrypotter

Douglas North MHK David Ashford discusses the issue of residents who own video doorbells being forced to pay to register with the Information Commissioner or face a £10K fine, whilst practising "Silent Night" ahead of Christmas 2024 on his favourite set of old fashioned hand bells

Ramsey MHK and Liberal Vannin leader Lawrie Hooper explains the rationale behind his public consultation into the Bishop's vote in Tynwald, whilst trying to make his kazoo sound like a saxophone

Racer Dean Harrison talks about his delight at a podium place in the  Superbikes, whilst being accompanied by his mechanic playing an excerpt from "Riding in the TT Races" on ukelele-banjo

MLC Tanya August-Hanson discusses her plans to update the Island's fertilisation, embryology and surrogacy laws, whilst practising her castanets

Former Health Minister Rob Callister MHK discusses his frank views and thoughts on moving forward after his apology to Tynwald, whilst accompanying himself on the panpipes.

Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson jazzes up an analytical review of the pertinent index points of his 2023 Budget, with skilled single and double tonguing and smoothly executed valve work on some of his favourite bop licks

Political member of the Department of Infrastructure, Middle MHK Stuart Peters, discusses his frustration at the state of the island's roads and his inability to make immediate improvements to their maintenance, interspersing his rhetoric with some of his infamous beatboxing.

Speaker of the House of Keys and Rushen MHK Juan Watterson discusses his hopes for net fiscal benefits in government spending through the new office of Auditor General, stressing key elements with musical emojis on his trombone

Political member for Treasury, Sarah Maltby MHK, explains how government is trying to support residents affected by massive rises in the cost of living, whilst practising her trumpet embouchure