I was born in Jersey and have lived here all my life. I have raised my family here, and I care deeply about the future of our Island.
Since becoming Chief Minister in January 2024, I have worked to restore stability to Government and ensure it delivers for Islanders. By strengthening collaboration across Government and the States Assembly, we are now making real progress on the issues that matter most.
Jersey is in a strong financial position. Progress has been made in bringing greater discipline to public finances, providing a secure foundation for the decisions and investments needed in the years ahead.
But we must do more. My priorities are clear: to keep Jersey stable while making life more affordable and improving opportunities for Islanders.
Housing remains one of our most urgent challenges. We must increase the supply of family homes by unlocking stalled developments, reform planning processes to reduce costs and delays, improve affordability, make better use of public land, and expand schemes that help more Islanders, particularly younger people, access home ownership.
The cost of living continues to place pressure on many households. I will maintain a strong commitment to practical measures to ease that pressure, including keeping taxes and duties stable, promoting greater competition in key sectors such as food and fuel, and ensuring Government plays its part in reducing everyday costs wherever possible.
A strong and diverse economy is essential for Jersey. I will continue to support local businesses and our core industries, including financial services, tourism and agriculture, while encouraging new sectors, responsibly embracing digital and AI opportunities, and reducing unnecessary regulation to keep Jersey competitive and cost effective.
I will work to maintain the progress already under way, supporting a sustained programme of infrastructure renewal through the Jersey Capital Investment Fund, launched in 2026. This will address years of underinvestment by upgrading schools and youth facilities, modernising healthcare and public buildings, improving roads and active travel networks, expanding water and drainage services where possible, strengthening coastal defences, and investing in community and sports facilities.
Creating more opportunities for young people is vital. Work is under way on a major new youth facility in St Helier and the redevelopment of Fort Regent, providing modern leisure, entertainment and community spaces.
Supporting our older generation is also a priority. I will ensure pension provision is kept under review, and the development of well designed retirement communities encouraged, to enable people to live independently for longer, with access to affordable care and support.
Jersey faces important choices ahead. If re-elected, I will provide steady, experienced, forward-looking leadership, bringing together the skills and experience of the States Assembly to deliver for all Islanders and strengthen confidence in Jersey’s future.
Names of Proposers and Seconders
- Steven Alexander Meiklejohn
- Kevin Charles Keen OBE
- Nicola Le Marquand
- Malcolm Neal Lewis
- Deborah Jane Prosser
- Patricia Robson
- Ben Shenton
- Kristina Marie Le Feuvre
- Philippa Worth
- Robert Surcouf