People often ask candidates, “Why do you want to stand for election?”
Some say it’s to improve the Island. Others say they’ve been encouraged by friends and neighbours or possibly their dog!
My reason though became clear on 29th December 2025, when I met someone in London for lunch that I hadn’t seen for over 25 years. As we spoke about my time in the Assembly, he asked me a simple but important question: “Do you think you made a difference?”
I paused as it wasn’t something I’d ever been asked….. But said on reflection I thought I had. However when I considered it properly later, I knew the answer was yes.
*I helped reform licensing laws, allowing local businesses greater flexibility to offer promotions …changes that have now been implemented and are now available to the Hospitality sector should they choose to use them . However shockingly it was 6 years after my proposition passed in 2020 for the Assembly to finally approve the new legislation !
*As Minister responsible for Jersey Telecom, I oversaw the sale of its IoT business for £200 million, widely acknowledged as a “sensational deal.”
*During Covid, I and the Treasury team argued successfully against using the Island’s “Rainy Day Fund” instead establishing a rolling credit facility that saved taxpayers millions.
*At the same time as I worked to support Islanders directly: liaising with Andium Homes to freeze rents, Jersey Telecom to provide its highest internet speeds free of charge, and Jersey Electricity to hold off on price increases.
*When residents at Spencer Close faced eviction notices on Christmas Eve, I authorised Andium’s purchase of the site, ensuring people could remain in their homes.
*I also played a leading role in launching the Spend Local Card, supporting households through rising costs while boosting local businesses.
*I backed community initiatives such as the development of Padel facilities at FB Fields, helping expand opportunities for sport and wellbeing.
These are just some of the things I have delivered…but my focus is firmly on the future.
We must tackle the cost of living by cutting unnecessary bureaucracy and creating the right environment for businesses to grow.
We need to review tax thresholds for pensioners and the pension regulations surrounding retired people acting as carers, to ensure fairness.
We must invest in the east of the Island, which has seen significant housing growth but far too little in recreational facilities.
We need more suitable housing for young families, alongside proper nursery and childcare provision.
Because this is a wonderful place to live and we need to secure the future it deserves.
Names of Proposers and Seconders
- Nicholas Warick Blake
- Mary Elizabeth Blake
- Robert Timothy Graham Pollard
- Susan Jane Pinel
- June Georgina Pollard
- Suzanne Fox
- David Philip Le Brocq
- Lesley May Cornish
- David Robert George Cornish
- Magdalena Katarzyna Le Brocq