New MHKs will have to 'jump through more hoops'

Friday, 15 January 2016 00:00

Prospective MHKs could face heightened bureaucracy for the 'greater good'.

That's according to the Policy and Reform Minister as he prepares to lay new Representation of the People regulations before Tynwald on Tuesday.

It means an update to the law governing General Elections - promoting transparency and integrity.

John Shimmin explains what members will be presented with:

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