Jersey Votes: An ITV Election Podcast

Jersey has decided who it wants in the next States Assembly. Sam Mézec and Rob Ward are out as voters turn their backs on two of Reform Jersey's biggest names, so where does this leave the island's largest party? With Value Jersey the new kid on the block, does it actually have any sway over those it helped to power? And with the island voting largely for the status quo, what next for Chief Minist...

Can middle earners cope if income tax is increased by another 5%, and are Covid workers contributing to civil service bloat? In this episode of our election podcast Jersey Votes, we talk public finance with business guru Kevin Keen, discussing why high borrowing may become a burden to future generations, and whether snobbish views of certain industries are stagnating our economy. Each Thursday, we...

Is an ageing population the can Jersey cannot kick down the road anymore, and are weight-loss jabs the key to saving government money in the long term? Dr Bryony Perchard is a member of Jersey’s Primary Care Body, which represents the island’s GPs. In the fifth episode of our election podcast Jersey Votes, she talks about digitising health work to boost productivity and explains why the island can...

Are first-time buyers stuck between low wages and rising housing prices, and do new renters' rights laws push landlords out of Jersey? Lorraine Wright is a leading mortgage professional whose expert knowledge has helped many get onto the property ladder. In the fourth episode of Jersey Votes, she speaks to Jess and Luke about whether candidates are too fixated on building new homes and if the fees...

Why are some children not ready for the classroom, and is the Government doing enough to support them? Iain George has worked in schools for more than three decades and has seen a shift in children's behaviours, alongside a lack of political willingness to make lasting change. In the third episode of Jersey Votes, he talks about all aspects of education, from the rise of screen time to increasing...

As the cost of living continues to creep up, what support is there for working families who are still struggling to make ends meet? And could tax breaks for graduates boost Jersey's economy? In the second episode of ITV Channel's Jersey Votes podcast, Jess and Luke are joined by consumer expert Carl Walker, who gives a stark assessment of politicians' lack of substance behind their shiny promises....

From Senators being back on the ballot to voting on a Sunday, this June's Jersey election has plenty of changes - even for those used to the complex political system. In the first episode of ITV Channel's new Jersey Votes podcast, journalists Jess Dunsdon and Luke Keohane break down the key roles and what you need to know ahead of polling day on Sunday 7 June. Each Thursday, they will answer your...