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Manx Care 'holding a gun to the head of government' with cuts

MHK reacts to announcement about further reductions to health service

An MHK says Manx Care is 'holding a gun to the head of government' after announcing a series of cuts to its services.

The healthcare provider unveiled a raft of cut backs this week in a bid to reduce its projected overspent.

Previously, Manx Care Chief Executive Teresa Cope told Manx Radio the decision to cut the amount of elective surgery carried out isn't a political gesture.

Claire Christian is one of the members for Douglas South:

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