5 interconnected areas of focus
My vision is for a community which works together to build a healthier, happier, more resilient population, making Jersey an even more attractive place to live, work, bring up children, invest and do business long into the future
We need to find sustainable solutions to some big challenges which for too long have been left in the ‘too difficult’ pile, carefully balancing the increasing need for fiscal prudence with our responsibilities to deliver for Islanders and protect our environment for future generations. Government should be an enabler; creating and nurturing environments for businesses, charities and individuals to thrive.
Transparency and accountability are key, particularly in a small community. Consultation is vital, but it has to be meaningful, informed and part of wider community engagement and backed by open and honest communication so that the people of Jersey are truly involved in shaping their Island.
The parishes of St Mary, St Ouen and St Peter, each of them special and unique, have an important role to play, within a gently modernised parish system which respects history and tradition but embraces new technology and fresh ideas.
I believe in the power of positive, compassionate politics and that diversity around the decision-making table – whether that be at parish, constituency or island level – leads to better outcomes.
A strong and vibrant economy which works for the people.
Maintaining and enhancing a strong, stable and vibrant economy is vital. The financial services industry is the bedrock of our economy. However, we must enhance our economic diversity and embrace new technologies, to extend revenues but also improve resilience and ensure Jersey has an attractive jobs market for Islanders today and into the future.
If re-elected I will:
Recognise the value – economically, socially and culturally – of Jersey’s farming, fishing and hospitality industries, alongside that of the cornerstone finance sector.
Support measures focused on productivity-led growth and economic diversification which complement Jersey’s established industries and enhance life in Jersey.
Work to champion preventative health and family-friendly policies as economic investments.
Strengthen ties with our Channel Island partners, going back to basics to foster trust and open communication as a firm basis from which to build. I will use Jersey’s Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, launched recently under my leadership, to develop new, positive links with Guernsey.
Helping Islanders with the cost of living.
Jersey’s high cost of living consistently ranks as one of the top concerns for Islanders across all ages, and the situation is worsening quickly due to world events. We no longer have a temporary cost of living crisis but a sustained, long-term economic challenge.
If re-elected I will:
Propose a temporary 10p per litre fuel duty cut to offset spiralling costs, representing savings of around £5 per fill up for an average family car.
Call on government to work with food retailers to identify and tackle the barriers to lowering costs for consumers, such as freight and logistics charges.
Support local producers to play their part in improving affordability, food security and access to healthy choices for consumers.
Continue to back the move to a living wage and measures to make childcare more affordable for all.
Ensure a fair deal for Islanders who have achieved a full Social Security contribution record prior to reaching pensionable age to ensure they are not forced to overpay for no added benefit.
Building healthy, happy communities.
Poor health not only costs lives and impacts wellbeing but it puts pressure on public finances. Investing in preventative health therefore makes economic sense, with a £14 return for every £1 spent. A person in good health is also likely to be happier, stay in work, be more productive, be able to support others and contribute to a resilient community.
If re-elected I will:
Work to increase investment in preventative health from the current level of 2% of total health spending. Jersey should be aiming for 6% in the next 5-10 years, and more in the long term.
Propose a phased, evidence-led whole-system approach to preventative health which has the potential to improve physical and mental health, wellbeing and have long-term economic benefits.
Champion the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives, strengthen communities and promote Jersey around the world. Active travel routes in the west and to town should be improved.
Support Jersey’s Ageing Well Roadmap, which promotes independence, social inclusion and enabling Islanders to make informed and supported choices as they get older.
Recognise the vital role played by Jersey’s charities and commit to strengthening partnerships between government and the third sector.
Embrace the principles of the Island of Longevity: A Holistic Framework for Jersey, exploring how this piece of work focused on belonging, purpose, care and place as foundations of long life can be taken forward politically.
Work with the three parish Connétables to strengthen our local communities, helping to support a sense of belonging and place. This includes continuing to protect our countryside and coastline, including our iconic bays such as St Ouen’s Bay, Grève de Lecq and Plémont.
Families of the future.
Jersey’s birthrate is falling, quickly. A total fertility rate of just 1.2 puts Jersey well below the 2.1 births per woman needed to maintain a stable population. At the same time the percentage of Islanders aged over 65 is increasing. A careful balance needs to be struck to ensure a stable, sustainable population in the long term and ensure our island thrives, not just survives.
If re-elected I will:
Propose a taskforce focused on Jersey’s declining birthrate to tackle the barriers for those who want to start or grow their families locally, including childcare costs, and explore potential incentives.
Pursue family-friendly policies and those which strengthen the support systems around those with caring responsibilities to make Jersey an even more attractive place to live, work and bring up children. This includes implementing the recommendations of the Family Friendly Legislation Scrutiny Review published in January 2026.
Support housing policies which reflect the needs of Jersey’s families today and are flexible to accommodate their future needs. This includes widening the assisted purchase home ownership scheme criteria to allow Islanders to buy a family home before they have children or while they are growing their family, as opposed to only supporting them to buy for their needs at the time of purchase. Parish housing schemes are important to strengthen our communities.
Build on my successful proposition to increase funding for IVF treatment to ensure fair and equitable access to fertility treatment for all who need help to start or grow their families.
Long term, sustainable decision making.
Jersey needs to spend less, save more and stop putting off difficult decisions. The Fiscal Policy Panel is clear that, in light of the uncertain global environment, a faster pace of reserve accumulation, alongside continued value-for-money discipline in day-to-day spending, is necessary to enhance resilience. Future health funding remains an unaddressed challenge, the Long-Term Care and Health Insurance Funds are rapidly depleting and, while it is reportedly in ‘good health’, we cannot keep taking money from the Social Security Fund to cover day-to-day spending.
If re-elected I will:
Not shy away from the difficult decisions that need to be made as an Assembly and as an Island.
Work collaboratively to make evidence-based decisions which aim to balance the priorities of our community with the increasing need for fiscal prudence.
Stand for openness and transparency in the decision-making process.
