Manx Radio reported that, Chief Minister Tony Brown made the shock
announcement in Tynwald, the Parliament of the Isle of Man.
"He told the court and a packed public gallery that a temporary reciprocal
health agreement would come in to place on April first to replace the
outgoing one - and will then be evaluated."
"Mr Brown said he'd only been told the news by the UK's Secretary of State
for Health Andy Burnham at lunchtime." "Exact details aren't clear yet".
But Mr Brown told Tynwald the British government's change of mind had come
about because of the pressure exerted by the Manx government, MPs and
members of the public."
"His announcement brought a great cheer from Tynwald members and people
in the public gallery."
Good news if you are heading to the TT races and good news all round for
visitors and residents of the Isle of Man.
Hopefully the UK Government will see sense and make the temporary
reciprocal health agreement permanent.