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Tynwald elected its new president yesterday (Tuesday), with Clare Christian MLC becoming the first woman to take up the position.
She secured 20 votes from members in a secret ballot, with speaker of the House of Keys Steve Rodan, the only other candidate, getting twelve votes.
Mrs Christian began her five-year term immediately, presiding over yesterday's proceedings in the chamber.
During the evening recess she told James Davis what she wanted to bring to the role:
Increase in demand at Noble's Hospital over last decade
Big rise in patients at radiology and A&E
Annual Illiam Dhone commemoration takes place today
Event marks anniversary of martyr's execution
Yellow warning for snow and ice remains in effect
The alert lifts at 3pm
Mountain Road closed due to icy conditions
Police expected to give an update in due course
