Carolyn Labey

Strongly supports traditional industries like fishing and dairy for diversification, inward investment, and quality of life.

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  Continue fight for fishermen's historical fishing rights

  “The fight continues for our fishermen and I want to be part of it, as their historical fishing rights in Guernsey waters are now in jeopardy.”

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  Place traditional industries higher on Ministers' agendas

  “Our traditional industries deserve to be much higher up on Ministers agendas.”

Advocates for education and lifelong re-training to develop a skilled workforce.

"Our future economic success depends on an educated and skilled workforce. Education must meet this challenge."

Committed to protecting countryside and appropriate built environments.

"I have a proven track record in protecting our countryside; fighting to keep our built environment appropriate to its surroundings."

Urges urgent reorganization to address long waiting lists and supports long-term care policies.

"Re-organisation of our healthcare is urgently required. Long waiting lists are an outrage."

Recognizes challenge of affordable housing and importance of community-focused developments.

"Providing affordable housing is a huge challenge. Developments must include adequate amenity space, so communities develop with pride."

Calls for a sustainable, skilled population and highlights need to address population growth.

"The population debate cannot be put off any longer. A sustainable, skilled population is vital for Jersey’s future."

Advocates reforming public sector to better serve people and maintain low taxes.

"Reform of our Public Sector is essential in order to maintain low taxation. A system to serve the people – not the other way round."

Supports public sector reform to maintain low taxation and fair taxation balance.

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  Reform Public Sector to maintain low taxation

  “Reform of our Public Sector is essential in order to maintain low taxation.”

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  Introduce fair balance of taxation between foreign and local companies

  “I successfully amended the budget to introduce a fair balance of taxation between foreign and locally owned companies.”

Supports cycling infrastructure to promote personal health and activity.

"I initiated the Eastern Cycle Network to encourage cycling and I want to see it extended into town."