How much of Manx Care's budget goes to doctors' pay? That's the question from Onchan MHK Julie Edge.
In a written question, Ms Edge has asked Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian to reveal what percentage of the department's budget is allocated to salaried and bank doctors.
She also wants to know the total…
Does the government have a policy about what school leaders can say on social media?
That's the question Onchan MHK Julie Edge wants answered.
When the House of Keys sits next week, she'll ask Education Minister Daphne Caine what the policy is about school leaders using social media.
MHKs will sit from 10am next Tuesday,…
The Onchan MHK describes the proposed Select Committee as ‘critical scrutiny’ of how whistleblowing policies and non-disclosure agreements are being implemented across the public sector
Onchan MHK Julie Edge is urging members of the public to contact their MHKs and encourage them to support the creation of a new Select Committee to examine whistleblowing on…
As tensions rose across the Isle of Man’s healthcare system, Julie Edge MHK stood firmly in the House of Keys and demanded clarity from the Health Minister on one crucial issue: What is the government’s plan to protect patients in the event of a doctors’ strike?
In a direct and impactful Oral Question, Edge urged…
With a clear commitment to empowering the next generation, Julie Edge MHK, then Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, unveiled a bold and comprehensive 10-Year Youth Service Strategy designed to give every young person on the Isle of Man the tools, confidence, and support to succeed.
Launched at the Manx Youth Service’s Annual Conference, the…
In a move that stunned political observers and constituents alike, Julie Edge MHK was removed mid-term from her role as Minister for Education, Sport and Culture by the Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan, citing what he called a need for “strategic change” in the Council of Ministers.
Edge, who had served in the role for over…
In a firm and forward-looking statement to the House of Keys, Julie Edge MHK, then Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, made it clear: solving the growing pressure on primary schools in Douglas requires not one, but two new school developments to meet the needs of the capital’s expanding population.
Edge’s announcement came during a…
In a decisive move to raise educational outcomes and build public trust in the school system, Julie Edge MHK, then Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, introduced a new “School Validation” framework—a system of external, independent reviews aimed at driving up standards across all Isle of Man schools.
Addressing Tynwald, Edge confirmed that this long-awaited…
In an exciting blend of engineering excellence and youth empowerment, Julie Edge MHK, then Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, hosted an unforgettable event that brought top McLaren Automotive engineers face-to-face with the next generation of innovators.
The event, held during National Apprenticeship Week, gave students at University College Isle of Man a rare opportunity…
In a strong show of advocacy for students and future job-seekers, Julie Edge MHK, then Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, delivered a stark warning in Tynwald about the decline in work experience placements since the COVID-19 pandemic—highlighting a critical gap in young people’s access to real-world career opportunities.
“This is not just a numbers…
In a passionate speech that shook the chamber, Julie Edge MHK stood before Tynwald to demand long-overdue reform of the way standards and conduct are upheld across the Isle of Man’s parliament. At the heart of her message: fairness, impartiality, and transparency for all members.
Edge moved two key motions to reshape the Tynwald Standards…
Julie Edge MHK secured a significant win for families and young children when Tynwald officially approved her department’s Early Years and Childcare Strategy—a foundational commitment in the Island Plan and a personal priority throughout her time as Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.
The strategy, which Julie first introduced in March 2022, aims to ensure…
