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New head of KWC gives thoughts on gov't plans to grow population

"Education should appear higher up" says principal 

The new principal of the Isle of Man's private school believes education should be a bigger selling point as part of efforts to attract more residents to the Island.

Damian Henderson - a Cambridge graduate and former teacher at Eton - has been in the role since September.

Government hopes to entice an additional 15,000 people here by 2037 which it thinks will boost the working population and stimulate the economy.

Mr Henderson told Manx Radio politicians could be missing a trick:

You can hear the full discussion with Damian Henderson HERE.

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