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MHK steps down from DHSC role

It follows minister's resignation

Manx Radio understands that Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher has resigned from her role within the Department of Health and Social Care.

It's thought she gave notice of her resignation minutes after former health minister Lawrie Hooper quit.

He'd accused the Chief Minister Alfred Cannan of wanting to privatise the health service.

But he insists that option is "not on the table":

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