Last Monday, January 23rd 2023, Liberal Vannin hosted a public meeting to discuss the Island’s food security. Chaired by Paul Weatherall, Chair of Liberal Vannin, the panel of speakers consisted of Clare Barber, MHK, Minister for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Ean Parsons, President of the Manx National Farmers Union and David Beard, […]

Founder member of Liberal Vannin, Peter Karran gives his views on topics that takes his fancy in this occasional column for our website 7. Food Security Liberal Vannin Position Paper on Food Security Food security covers a number of issues, maybe not directly affected by the agricultural industry on the island. Such as public health

Liberal Vannin’s first public meeting for 2023 is on the vital topic of the Island’s food security. Clare Barber, MHK, Minister for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Ean Parsons, President of the Manx NFU and David Beard of the Manx Fish Producers Organisation will be on the panel of speakers, with others to

Founder member of Liberal Vannin, Peter Karran gives his views on topics that takes his fancy in this occasional column for our website 6. Human Rights The question has to be asked: can the Manx government trust the UK government to protect its human rights as well as our own citizens? When you see the

It is with great sadness that the Island mourns the death of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth, Lord of Mann. Liberal Vannin, extends our condolences to the Royal Family at this time and recognises the amazing service Her Majesty gave to the Island, the United Kingdom and the wider Commonwealth during her remarkable reign. Her

Please see the report of this meeting: Are you concerned about how the costs of heating your home, paying for petrol / diesel, putting food on the table, running a business are going to pan out this coming winter, into 2023 and possibly beyond? You are not alone. In the first of its autumn series

Liberal Vannin is concerned at the continuing inability of the MUA to deal with the unacceptable state of our sewage treatment on the Island. Particularly regarding the continuing discharge of raw sewage into our rivers and sea bathing areas. The MUA have come up with new solutions for Laxey and Peel, but we have been

Founder member of Liberal Vannin, Peter Karran gives his views on topics that takes his fancy in this occasional column for our website 5. Mental Health Services I have made no secret of the lack of respect I have for the Manx media over the years, but I have to say that I was impressed

On March 21st 7.30pm at the Manx Legion Club, Douglas, Liberal Vannin has invited Dr Alex Allinson, MHK for Ramsey to lead a discussion on the possibility of introducing legislation on Assisted Dying during the current administration. Vicky Christian from the Facebook Group Let Me Choose will give some background to their campaign – Let