Numbers good for TT 2017 says Minister

Monday, 1 May 2017 00:00

The Isle of Man is gearing up for this year's TT - with just 26 days to go until the motorsport festival revs into life.

The Department of Economic Development says it's expecting a huge turnout:

Some visitors from the UK will find themselves on the Island during the snap General Election which has been set for June 8th - three years earlier than it was scheduled.

They'll be able to vote by post or by proxy - Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly says he realises that may be an inconvenience:

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