Equality delay is backward step says Manx Labour Party

The Manx Labour Party has expressed dismay at the decision to delay the long-awaited Equality Bill.

The bill is not listed in June's legislative programme - held instead on a priority reserve list in case a Tynwald slot becomes available.

The party argues that it appears to have been put on the back burner at a time when real progress was beginning to be made.

Party press officer David Carter says it's a chance to bring the Island in line with the UK:

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