Chief Minister Alfred Cannan announced this morning that he's asked Infrastructure Minister Chris Thomas to step down from the position.

It comes just over a year after the Douglas Central MHK took up the role.

So what happens next for Mr Cannan's Council of Ministers and the Infrastructure Minister post?

Manx Radio's Political Correspondent Phil Gawne joined Ben and Sian on Manx Radio Breakfast moments after the announcement to share his immediate thoughts on the decision: