Political Correspondent Phil Gawne gives Lewis Foster the lowdown on the June 2023 sitting of Tynwald, including why climate change was described as a cult, the 'F' Word, and why Phil got a little bit irritated...

​A Manx resident who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer his early 20's will take on the Parish Walk on crutches. 

Adam Knight was 23-year-old when doctors informed him he had stage three spindle cell sarcoma resulting in chemotherapy and revision surgery. 

Tynwald will be asked to support further research into two new models of funding for care at next month's sitting.

The Department of Health and Social Care hopes the new models will make the system 'fairer and more sustainable' for those who use it.

Currently, most people have to pay for their own social care, with only people who are eligible for income support getting state support towards these costs.

Both potential options would incur a huge cost to the taxpayer. We catch up with Health and Social Care Minister Lawrie Hooper to talk the proposals.

The British Medical Association has questioned whether senior leaders within Manx Care can sustain their positions if the culture within the health body doesn’t change.

79 per cent of doctors – who have responded to a new NHS ‘Culture of Care Barometer’ survey – say they don’t believe there is strong leadership within the health body.

Professor Philip Banfield is the chair of council for the BMA – he spoke to Tessa Hawley:

A survey of doctors working at Noble's Hospital has highlighted concerns over the culture within Manx Care.

The British Medical Association and Manx Care have been reacting to the findings from the latest Culture of Care Barometer questionnaire.

Chief Executive of Manx Care Teresa Cope spoke to Manx Radio's Sian Cowper:

Three Manx residents have been honoured by his Majesty the King for his Birthday Honours List.

David McLean and Captain Stuart McKenzie has been awarded MBEs and Wendy McDowell has been awarded a BEM.

Mr McLean and Mrs McDowell spoke to Chanelle Sukhoo.

Captain Stuart was unavailable for interview.

The Infrastructure Minister says his department has been consulting with local authorities since Autumn last year and new regulations can come into force next year.

Despite new operational times at the airport coming into effect from the start of this week, Ronaldsway saw numerous cancellations still.

The new times see the runway open around 40 minutes later to allow the facility to remain open till later in the day.

Airport Director Gary Cobb says the disruption can't be blamed on just the Isle of Man:

Simon Richardson talks to Dr David Beard of the Manx Fish Producers Organisation

The Manx Tenants' Union says the creation of a housing association on the Isle of Man is welcome but it must not be a backdoor towards privatising social housing stock.

Ciara Sowerby and Devon Watson are members of the union and spoke to Chanelle Sukhoo.