Cannan says reaching milestone has 'never been' a formal government ambition
Increasing the population to 100,000 has "never been" a formal government ambition, according to the chief minister.
Alfred Cannan was responding to a question in Tynwald about the potential impact such growth could have on public services.
However, in the 2024/2025 Island Plan, his foreword referred to a "bold vision" for the next 10 to 15 years - including "5,000 new jobs, a £10 billion economy, and a target population of 100,000."
Mr Cannan says he needed to provide clarity around the number:
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