
Housing report due to be laid before Tynwald this month
The leader of the Manx Labour Party says a 'leap of faith' is needed to tackle the Island's housing crisis.
Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher says a shortage of properties is hindering aims to grow the Manx population, but without more people there isn't enough interest from investors.
A report into the Island's housing needs is due to be received in Tynwald this month, and the Council of Ministers will be asked to put forward a response by October.
Ms Faragher hopes progress can be made: