Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief
Summary
Former Chief Minister Kristina Moore said new Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham's government will likely face disagreement about money and spending. Moore expects tension because some ministers want to cut costs, while Senator Tom Binet wants to increase spending, especially on health services.Key Facts
- Lyndon Farnham is about to choose his team of government ministers.
- Farnham was Chief Minister from 2024 to June 2026 and was seen as stable.
- Kristina Moore was Chief Minister from 2022 to 2024, when her government lost a vote of no confidence.
- Moore predicts tension because some ministers want to reduce spending, but Tom Binet supports more spending.
- Tom Binet was health minister last term and wants more money for health services.
- The States Assembly (parliament) can suggest different ministers from Farnham's choices.
- Patrick Lynch from Caritas Jersey says the next social security minister should have compassion for people struggling with cost of living.
- Lynch does not want Elaine Millar or Malcolm Ferey in the social security role because of their past views on living wages.
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