ST Helier needs “strong representation that speaks up for the community and stands up for the issues that matter most”, the Social Security Minister has said, as she confirmed she will seek re-election in June.
Deputy Lyndsay Feltham was first elected in 2022, initially serving as chair of the Public Accounts Committee before becoming Social Security Minister when the government changed in 2024.
Prior to that she was chair of Reform Jersey and the civil service branch of Unite the Union.
She said: “It has been a real privilege to represent St Helier Central and to serve as Social Security Minister, and I am proud to be standing for re-election in June. I entered politics because I care deeply about fairness and about improving everyday life for ordinary islanders.
“Since I was elected in 2022, I have worked hard to deliver practical changes that make a real difference, while also seeking to be a visible and approachable representative for my constituents. St Helier is my home, and I believe St Helier deserves strong representation that speaks up for the community and stands up for the issues that matter most to it.”
Deputy Feltham said that, if re-elected, she would seek to “keep supporting working people”, strengthen support for families and pensioners and “improve help for carers and disables Islanders”.
“I am proud to stand as a Reform Jersey candidate because Reform Jersey shares my belief in fairness, social justice, strong public services and a government that works in the interests of ordinary Islanders. There is still much more to do, and I want to continue that work in the next Assembly,” she added.
Reform Jersey secured a clean sweep of the five Deputy seats on offer in St Helier Central at the 2022 election. Deputies Carina Alves and Catherine Curtis have both already confirmed their intention to seek re-election in the district, but Education Minister Rob Ward will be standing for St Helier Constable, while veteran politician Deputy Geoff Southern has announced his retirement from politics.
Party Leader, Deputy Sam Mézec, said: “Lyndsay is an extremely capable politician and, in my opinion, has been the best Social Security Minister Jersey has ever had. She has driven a pro-workers’ rights and pro-equality and inclusion agenda that was much needed, and made real progress in these areas.
“Quietly, behind the scenes, the Income Support system has been much improved under her leadership too. Without her hard work and support, Reform Jersey would not have made as much progress as we have in recent years.”
Islanders will cast their votes on Sunday 7 June, when all 49 seats in the Assembly will be up for grabs.
