Government needs to 'give people a chance' against poverty, says minister

Later this month the Council of Ministers' Annual Report on Poverty Measures will be laid before Tynwald.It provides an overview of the latest indicators on poverty and highlights a series of measures aimed at alleviating the issue and improving the lives of people across the Island.But recent stats show a percentage of Isle of Man residents are struggling to keep up with the cost of living - especially those living in private rental properties.Lewis Foster has been speaking with Treasury Minister Alex Allinson about what this document - and this government - hopes to achieve.