Chief Minister responds to "coup" claims

Fri, 27 Feb 2015

Allan Bell MHK

Rushen MHK Juan Watterson has branded claims he tried to instigate a coup to over-throw the Chief Minister as rubbish.

It was reported that he'd been sounding out fellow MHKs to join his bid after he'd progressively lost confidence in Allan Bell's ability to lead.

He's since said there is no truth in the rumours.

Mr Bell says the speculation surrounding the claims isn't helpful to anyone: