A few days ago I was taking a photograph of the Quennevais Precinct when a man stopped and asked what I was doing. When I told him I was standing for election he said: “Well, I live here and I think they should knock the whole place down and start again!” That’s a dramatic point … More Knock it down and start again?
When I announced I was standing for election, I self identified as an environmentalist. Not everyone thought this was a good idea – some people said I might come across as an eco extremist and alienate voters. Here’s a video with some thoughts about that. In brief, I’m not an extreme environmentalist, but I do … More Why I’m an environmentalist…
I said in my introductory video that in the next video I’d answer the question “Why vote for me?”, so here goes. (Apologies for the slightly dodgy sound quality – I may have worked in TV for 30 years, but I never did any sound recording…)
I’ve been asked a question on social media concerning my stance on the new hospital: hypothetically, if I were the Environment Minister after the election and the hospital decision fell into my in-tray, would I approve the Overdale application or reject it? Leaving aside the presumption of ministerial position, it is nevertheless a good question … More The hospital
This is going to be an election like no other in Jersey’s history. Electoral districts have been re-organised, Senators have gone, and there’s a sudden proliferation of political parties. In truth, no one know how this is all going to play out… For myself, I have looked at all the political parties, and I cannot … More To party or not to party
For me, there is no greater challenge facing us than building a future that is economically dynamic whilst keeping a stable population. It is possible (Guernsey has grown its economy with a stable population), but it means a massive change in mindset. Increasing productivity has to become a top priority. That means investment in new … More Population policy
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