Reayrtys
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All about starting an open and honest discussion about the kind of country Ellan Vannin should be. Pronounced Rear-tus.
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With the Assisted Dying Bill stuck in limbo for 9 months awaiting UK approval, it’s time to ask: how much autonomy do we actually have?
Read our latest analysis on the "invisible hand" of UK power in Manx politics
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Read our latest analysis on the "invisible hand" of UK power in Manx politics
www.reayrtys.com/post/domanxd...
Do Manx decisions actually matter?
The news that the Assisted Dying Bill is still waiting for Royal Assent, nine months after the Manx parliament passed the legislation, should be concerning to even the most ardent supporter of our cur...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM
With the Assisted Dying Bill stuck in limbo for 9 months awaiting UK approval, it’s time to ask: how much autonomy do we actually have?
Read our latest analysis on the "invisible hand" of UK power in Manx politics
www.reayrtys.com/post/domanxd...
Read our latest analysis on the "invisible hand" of UK power in Manx politics
www.reayrtys.com/post/domanxd...
As Culture Vannin gear up to support the 'Year of the Manx Language' in 2026, we are delighted to publish a guest post by Dr Erin McNulty on the role that Manx plays in shaping Manx identity and how it benefits us 👇
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www.reayrtys.com/post/how-the...
How the Manx language helps create a sense of 'Manxness'
Guest post written by Dr Erin McNulty // Dr Éirinn Nic An Ultaigh, Research Associate at the Gaelic Connect Project, University of Glasgow.We often hear a lot of talk about ‘identity’, but what does i...
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July 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
As Culture Vannin gear up to support the 'Year of the Manx Language' in 2026, we are delighted to publish a guest post by Dr Erin McNulty on the role that Manx plays in shaping Manx identity and how it benefits us 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/how-the...
www.reayrtys.com/post/how-the...
🏘️ How do we actually solve the housing crisis?
In our latest blog, we look at a possible approach that the Gov could take to get housing (people actually want) built whilst tackling the soaring cost of renting and buying.
Read more 👇
In our latest blog, we look at a possible approach that the Gov could take to get housing (people actually want) built whilst tackling the soaring cost of renting and buying.
Read more 👇
How do we solve a problem like housing?
This week (22 April) brought a rare win for the Government, transforming a decaying landmark into 37 new flats and breathing life back into a part of central Douglas through the MDC’s Thie Clag scheme...
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May 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🏘️ How do we actually solve the housing crisis?
In our latest blog, we look at a possible approach that the Gov could take to get housing (people actually want) built whilst tackling the soaring cost of renting and buying.
Read more 👇
In our latest blog, we look at a possible approach that the Gov could take to get housing (people actually want) built whilst tackling the soaring cost of renting and buying.
Read more 👇
Do our local authorities matter? 🗳️🤔
With Onchan's recent local election managing to muster a measly 10% turnout, Douglas Councillor Devon Watson looks at the often misunderstood role of our Island's local gov and why they may actually matter more than we think...
www.reayrtys.com/post/a-local...
With Onchan's recent local election managing to muster a measly 10% turnout, Douglas Councillor Devon Watson looks at the often misunderstood role of our Island's local gov and why they may actually matter more than we think...
www.reayrtys.com/post/a-local...
A local authority, for local people
Despite what many may assume, your local commissioner does not exercise any authority over road repair, the police, healthcare or schools
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December 13, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Do our local authorities matter? 🗳️🤔
With Onchan's recent local election managing to muster a measly 10% turnout, Douglas Councillor Devon Watson looks at the often misunderstood role of our Island's local gov and why they may actually matter more than we think...
www.reayrtys.com/post/a-local...
With Onchan's recent local election managing to muster a measly 10% turnout, Douglas Councillor Devon Watson looks at the often misunderstood role of our Island's local gov and why they may actually matter more than we think...
www.reayrtys.com/post/a-local...
We’re on the hunt for blogs and think pieces again!
If you’ve got something to say about current state of Manx political affairs or think you have an interesting take - get in touch!
Email us at [email protected]
If you’ve got something to say about current state of Manx political affairs or think you have an interesting take - get in touch!
Email us at [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 5:40 PM
We’re on the hunt for blogs and think pieces again!
If you’ve got something to say about current state of Manx political affairs or think you have an interesting take - get in touch!
Email us at [email protected]
If you’ve got something to say about current state of Manx political affairs or think you have an interesting take - get in touch!
Email us at [email protected]
Should we be looking back to the 'good old days' of the Board System for inspiration on how to better run the Isle of Man? 🔎
Alistair Ramsay takes a trip down memory lane to look at whether things really were better back before we had ministers... 👇
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Alistair Ramsay takes a trip down memory lane to look at whether things really were better back before we had ministers... 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/the-dem...
Was the Board System better? Addressing the Democratic Disconnect
In our new guest blog, seasoned commentator Alistair Ramsay takes a trip down memory lane to look at whether the board system was better.
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November 17, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Should we be looking back to the 'good old days' of the Board System for inspiration on how to better run the Isle of Man? 🔎
Alistair Ramsay takes a trip down memory lane to look at whether things really were better back before we had ministers... 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/the-dem...
Alistair Ramsay takes a trip down memory lane to look at whether things really were better back before we had ministers... 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/the-dem...
What does Tynwald's new constitutional report mean for the Isle of Man? 🇮🇲
Ahead of next week's sitting, where the report will be debated, we’ve taken a minute to break down the report's recommendations and CoMin's response 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/constit...
Ahead of next week's sitting, where the report will be debated, we’ve taken a minute to break down the report's recommendations and CoMin's response 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/constit...
Constitutional Conundrums: Our thoughts on Tynwald's new report on the constitution
Ahead of next week's Tynwald, we take a look at the CLAJ's new report into the constitution, Manx autonomy and self determination
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November 15, 2024 at 4:32 PM
What does Tynwald's new constitutional report mean for the Isle of Man? 🇮🇲
Ahead of next week's sitting, where the report will be debated, we’ve taken a minute to break down the report's recommendations and CoMin's response 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/constit...
Ahead of next week's sitting, where the report will be debated, we’ve taken a minute to break down the report's recommendations and CoMin's response 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/constit...