Isle of Man Newspapers has defended an article claiming a minister was plotting to oust Chief Minister Allan Bell.
The Manx Independent claimed Juan Watterson was involved in planning a vote of no confidence in Mr Bell – but the Home Affairs Minister described the claim as “a first-class piece of rubbish”.
Today, however, Isle of Man Newspapers editor Richard Butt stood by the story, saying it had been substantiated by a number of different sources.
He also backed reporter Adrian Derbyshire who wrote the piece, saying he’s an experienced and capable journalist.
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