ELECTION donations of more than £500 to any candidate and accounts of political parties may need to be published online, if States Members agree. Deputy Moz Scott has lodged a proposition which would force the Privileges and Procedures Committee to bring changes in time for the 2030 election. Her proposals, if approved, would require donations […]
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Call for measured debate on “extremely divisive” school trans issue
JERSEY has a history of handling divisive issues “with respect and balance” – and questions of how schools should treat transgender children should be treated the same way, according to a senior politician has said. Deputy Ian Gorst made the comment as he called for a review before any possible changes are made to school […]
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Minister gains support for new partnership board
A PARTNERSHIP board is to be established for the Island’s healthcare sector following a vote in the States Assembly. Health Minister Tom Binet had proposed establishing the Health and Care Partnership Board to sit alongside the existing Health and Community Services Advisory Board, with the annual cost of £70,000 to be paid for using funds […]
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Scrutiny panel seeks to bring ‘better balance’ to Island’s renting law
A SCRUTINY panel has moved to clear up what it describes as “significant misinformation and confusion” around proposed changes to the Island’s rental laws ahead of a key debate in the States Assembly. Following an extensive review into the Residential Tenancy Law, including around 550 responses to a consultation exercise, the Environment, Housing, and Infrastructure […]
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Campaigners hail “very strong message” sent by ground-mounted solar debate
CAMPAIGNERS seeking to bolster the protection of agricultural land against ground-mounted solar developments have hailed the “very strong message” sent by politicians after a proposition – stemming from a paper petition signed by hundreds of people – was approved. The proposition, brought forward by St Brelade Deputy Montfort Tadier in the wake of a paper […]
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Education Minister: Backbench bid to revoke trans inclusion guidance ‘incompatible’ with child rights
A PROPOSED replacement for schools’ guidance on supporting transgender and gender-questioning pupils is “politically driven” and fundamentally incompatible with Jersey’s safeguarding duties, the Education Minister has said. Deputy Rob Ward issued the strongly-worded statement following a proposition lodged by Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache earlier this week. Deputy Bailhache is proposing that current trans inclusion guidance be […]
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New movement launches in run-up to 2026 election
WHEN is a party not a party? When it’s a movement. Next week sees the launch of Value Jersey, described as “a new movement to make life, business, and government more affordable on the Island”. With seven months to go before next June’s general election, the group of like-minded Islanders is seeking to develop policies […]
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Bid to halt new town school rejected
A BID to halt government plans to build a new primary school in the north of St Helier in favour of expanding the Millennium Town Park have been defeated in the States Assembly. Urging fellow States Members to support his proposition to place the school project on hold pending a full review, Simon Crowcroft said […]
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Identifying single-parent income support gaps part of minister’s focus
SINGLE-PARENT households are being looked at to see if there any gaps in the benefits system, according to the Social Security Minister. Speaking at a recent scrutiny panel hearing, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham said she is “keen” to ensure single-parent households are acknowledged within ongoing work to establish minimum income standards and identify potential gaps in […]
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Commissioner rules no misconduct after government bullying complaint
A COMPLAINT against the States Employment Board and senior ministers from a former government worker who alleged that they were bullied and asked to resign “without warning” has been rejected, following a conduct investigation beset by lengthy legal delays. The grievance was formally lodged with Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough in March 2024 and […]
