Politicians back focus on cost of living
Summary
Jersey’s States Assembly approved the government’s Common Strategic Policy for the political term through 2030, with 31 votes in favour, 10 against and two abstentions. The policy sets priorities including action on living costs, housing, infrastructure, economic competitiveness and financial stability.Key Facts
- The Common Strategic Policy sets the Council of Ministers’ priorities through 2030.
- The policy groups its priorities around four pillars: living costs, competitiveness, homes and infrastructure, and financial stability.
- States members voted 31 to 10 to approve the policy, with two abstentions.
- An amendment adding a priority on government transparency and promoting democracy was approved, increasing the number of priorities from 11 to 12.
- Amendments seeking actions on household affordability and employment rights were rejected.
- Members also rejected a proposal to refer to rental stress in the policy.
- Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham said the policy aims to make Jersey more affordable.
- Reform Jersey co-leader Lyndsay Feltham said the policy lacked concrete action on living costs.
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