THERE’S usually a moment in every Budget interview where a Minister leans back, nods gravely and admits that “difficult decisions” had to be made. But Deputy Elaine Millar is not one for syrupy political preamble – wasting no syllables of her gentle Scottish lilt on sugar-coating, the moment comes almost immediately. “There is a constant […]
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Assembly votes to suspend former minister: Full report and analysis
THE suspension of one of Jersey’s most recognisable politicians is a “positive step” to restoring public confidence in the States Assembly, the chair of the committee which upholds Members’ standards has said. Deputy Philip Ozouf’s political future was in the balance yesterday after the Assembly dramatically voted to suspend him without pay for 28 days […]
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“Not in the business of borrowing”
THE government is “not in the business of borrowing more than [it] absolutely has to”, the Treasury Minister has said – despite plans to increase the Island’s debt to record levels in the proposed Budget. Deputy Elaine Miller told the States Assembly that the Council of Ministers “would rather not” borrow, but if they decide […]
