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Power lost to Westminster?

by isleofman.com 4th August 2008
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:
Posted by isleofman.com
Monday 4th, August 2008 10:47pm.

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