Our latest special report ahead of the election looks at concerns around Jersey’s health service.
While many islanders have benefitted from life saving treatment at the hospital we spoke to patients who felt let down and say “the health system needs a shake up”
A strong statement from the Jersey Election Authority on misinformation
“Misleading information can become a poison to our Island electoral process. It is neither clever, nor funny, nor an aid to any elector or candidate. It threatens to diminish the whole process of elections”
Voter turnout in Jersey has averaged 44% in the last 30 years - one of the lowest in the world.
In our latest special election report we look at the reasons why political apathy in Jersey is so high
The first of our special election reports.
We spoke to families, businesses and community groups about how the cost of living is effecting them.
The children’s commissioner told me that child poverty levels in Jersey are a huge red flag for any society.
The children’s commissioner told me that child poverty levels in Jersey are a ‘huge red flag for any society.’
Dr Corrigan said it must be a key priority for the next set of politicians to tackle. https://t.co/wGvTNkrsdU
Sixteen-year-olds have been able to vote in elections in Jersey since 2008 but turnout amongst 16-35 year olds at the last election was only 22% 🗳👉️ https://t.co/FWe8w7Sd7N
Today our election roadshow went to the district of St Ouen, St Mary and St Peter.
Voters told me they were concerned by health and forever chemicals. https://t.co/AyZfqDAJzM
Voting at 16 has been in place in Jersey since 2008 but turnout amongst young people is very low.
I’ve been speaking to 16-18 year olds about why they are disillusioned with Jersey politics. https://t.co/jdxUUynU7N
Tourism and the cost of living were the big concerns in St Helier South this morning.
One tourism industry leader told me: “Those French visitors which fill the town up and fill the shops and restaurants, they've gone, they're all in Guernsey.” https://t.co/WtnHAVU0tX
One charity told me the number of families using food banks has more than trebled since 2022.
And a community advocate told me that members of the Portuguese community are going back to Madeira because of the cost of living https://t.co/hR4YyB9aXt
Another early start as we embark on our second election roadshow.
Today we are in St Helier Central to talk to people about the issues affecting them ahead of the election.
We will be live on @BBCJersey from 7 with @LauraPrice3