Max Andrews
Max Andrews is the current Deputy of District 4 and was first elected to the States of Jersey in 2022. Max Andrews has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming 2026 Deputies Election in District 4. \[jerseyeveningpost.com\]
Max Andrews is a candidate for Deputy of St Helier North, educated locally and experienced in health, fitness, and financial services, with a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He is a committee member of the First Tower Community Association and commits to holding regular surgeries for constituents. His platform prioritizes economic diversification into technology, housing affordability schemes, education enhancements like a new university campus, points-based immigration, and government reform.
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Supports introducing a living wage across all industries to address affordability.
Introduce living wage across all industries
“I support the introduction of a living wage across all industries”
Advocates for a new economy focused on technology, diversification of service exports, and maintaining financial services.
Embrace New Economy with technology sector forefront
“The island needs to embrace a New Economy, whereby Jersey’s technology sector is at the forefront in providing sustainable long term economic growth”
Diversify service export business
“The diversification of service export business is vital in generating prospective income from overseas trade”
Supports long-term establishment of a new university campus and prioritizes upskilling to address job losses from automation.
Build new University campus
“Jersey needs a new University campus to support graduates integration into Jersey’s labour market”
Prioritise upskilling and reskilling of islanders
“The upskilling and reskilling of islanders in tertiary based education will need to be prioritised”
Increase free pre-school hours from 30 to 40
“free pre-school hours should be increased from 30 to 40 hours”
Supports building a new hospital but calls for re-appraisal of government expenditure due to debt concerns.
Build new hospital with expenditure re-appraisal
“We need to build a much needed hospital, however, Government expenditure needs to be re-appraised in consideration of the prospective national debt increase”
Proposes specific measures to support first-time buyers, reduce social housing rents, and constrain demand for additional properties.
Introduce Homebuyer scheme with 5-20% shared equity loans
“I will seek to introduce a Homebuyer scheme for first-time buyers by ring-fencing stamp duty... to provide shared equity loans between 5 to 20 percent”
Reduce Andium Homes rental policy
“I believe Andium Homes rental policy needs to be reduced in consideration of outstanding debt obligations”
Negotiate 3% stamp duty surcharge on second properties
“I will seek to negotiate a 3 percent stamp duty surcharge on the purchase of a second or additional property”
Supports a points-based immigration system and targeted work permits for labour shortages.
Introduce points-based immigration system
“I support the introduction of a Points-based immigration system”
Grant work permits where labour shortages exist
“We need to ensure work permits are granted to support businesses where labour shortages exist”
Calls for constitutional reform for ministerial accountability and enhancements to social care allowances.
Introduce constitutional reform for ministerial accountability
“The Government requires constitutional reform to ensure Ministers are accountable to the public and the States Assembly”
Entitle retirees to Home Carer’s Allowance
“Retirees who receive their old age pension should be entitled to the Home Carer’s Allowance”
Advocates considering alternatives to the zero-ten tax regime due to overreliance on personal income tax.
Consider alternatives to zero-ten tax regime
“alternative options to the zero-ten tax regime need to be considered because there is an overreliance on personal income taxation”
As a St Helier District 4 Deputy, focuses on urban transport improvements such as roads, buses, cycling, and parking to support city infrastructure.
"Deputy of District 4"
Max Andrews
Candidate for Deputy St. Helier North
I was educated at First Tower Primary School and Haute Vallee Secondary School before spending time working in Jersey’s health, fitness and financial service industries. I have always been passionate about politics and this led to me undertaking a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
I am a committee member on the First Tower Community Association. I believe we need to work toward enhancing community participation in our constituency. I will hold regular surgeries so constituents can discuss their concerns with me.
Below, are just some of the key areas I shall prioritise:
Data sources (2)
2022 Deputies Election
Deputy of District 4 · 22nd June 2022 · 3 seats
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inna Gardiner | Independent | 1,665 | 70.9% |
| 2 | Mary Le Hegarat | Independent | 1,268 | 54% |
| 3 | Max Andrewsthis candidate | Independent | 1,136 | 48.4% |
| 4 | Stephen Ahier | Independent | 999 | 42.5% |
| 5 | Phil Romeril | Jersey Alliance | 737 | 31.4% |
| 6 | Trevor Pointon | Reform Jersey | 656 | 27.9% |
| 7 | Ted Vibert | Jersey Alliance | 444 | 18.9% |