My Mission: to make Jersey a great place to live for all age
Long-Term Challenges
Long-Term Challenges
Long-Term Challenges
Over the past eight years as Deputy and the last four as Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, I have worked to ensure that our island confronts its long‑term challenges with honesty and determination.
This work has rarely been straightforward. Political and media cycles drive short‑term thinking, but I have remained focused on what truly matters, the need to protect Jersey and set it on a path to long lasting success. I want to be your Deputy, working for you to make Jersey the right place for all of us at every stage of our lives.
Early Years & School
Long-Term Challenges
Long-Term Challenges
We must continue investing in our early years, schooling and higher education and apprenticeships. Our children and grandchildren must have the very best start and be equipped to cope with life's challenges.
This means investing both in schools and the people who inspire learning; our teachers, mentors and employers who help young people find their path.
Setting Out
Long-Term Challenges
In the Middle
Young islanders setting off in the world need to see opportunity for themselves here in Jersey. I'm driven by my own experience growing up in Jersey, to do all I can to diversify the economy, and give young islanders more options, so they can see themselves living their lives in our incredible island.
Quality housing at affordable prices and rents, wide-ranging careers, and opportunities to have fun and relax are vital to making sure Jersey is always an option for islanders in their twenties, thirties and forties.
In the Middle
Our Golden Years
In the Middle
We must support families and households by ensuring life is affordable and that we can put money aside for our retirement.
A lower tax burden through higher thresholds keeps your wages in your pocket. A growing economy helps you support your family and gives you options.
Our Golden Years
Our Golden Years
Our Golden Years
I want us all to enjoy life for as long as possible. We must continue investing in preventative healthcare, so we can stay in charge of our lives.
I've seen the impacts of dementia and cancer on my own family and want to help build networks in our parishes, so all of us feel valued and supported, no matter what challenges we face.
Experience & Skills
Experience
I've Served in both Scrutiny and Government during my eight years in the States. In that time, I've been very active and have held various positions:
Minister for Sustainable Economic Development (one of just two ministers to keep their job across both Deputy Moore and Deputy Farnham's Governments).
Assistant Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture (I had responsibility for the Rural and Marine Economies, Arts, Culture & Heritage, as well as Telecoms, Competition and Data Protection).
Chair of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel
Chair of the Brexit Review Panel
Member of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel
Member of the Future Hospital Review Panel
Member of the Planning Committee
Member of the Scrutiny Liaison Committee
Skills
I am able to review, critique and assess the impact of proposed legislation and highlight the unintended consequences that may only show themselves in the long-term.
I speak French fluently and have used this to build relationships with French politicians, business owners and managers. I have also represented Jersey at numerous conferences, events and meetings with French Ministers, regional and departmental leaders and officials at all levels of French Government.
I am confident when speaking publicly, whether I am representing the island at an event or parishioners within the states chamber. I believe I can communicate complex subjects clearly and the many successful propositions that I have guided through the States Assembly, shows that I am able to persuade, convince and lead.
Family Life
My wife Alex and I have been together since 1999, she works for the environmental charity 'Jersey Trees for Life' and we have a wonderful daughter who is at university.
Sadly, my mum recently died from dementia. Caring for her, alongside my family has shaped my views on the health service and community care.
I have also seen how people are left behind at an older age, when they lose someone to dementia, cancer or other diseases. This has happened to my Dad and many people I know in our parishes.
These experiences have given me significant insight into the need to work together as families, parishes, charities and Government, to make sure we succeed as our community ages.