Autumn reminds us that change can be beautiful
Hello, As Summer gives way to Autumn and States business fully resumes, we’re following events with a keen eye, and we’ve been incredibly encouraged by most of what we’ve seen at this early stage. We are delighted that a Tax Review Sub Committee has been formed, in line with the recommendation we made in our manifesto. If you’ve read “Our Plan for Guernsey 2025-29 and Beyond”, you will know that we support a...Find out more
Looking forward to the future
What a few weeks it has been! After seeing our 38 new States members officially sworn in, we now also have our new committees in place and, despite the official summer break, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that those committees have hit the ground running.Find out more
The Future Guernsey 'Guide to voting'
Still deciding who to vote for? You're not the only one!Find out more
Our policies are built by islanders, for islanders
We went out into the community and asked people for their time and expertise - and they delivered. It's testament to the spirit of Guernsey that we were able to build our manifesto in this way and that we now have a cohesive, well-researched and deliverable set of policies which we truly believe can build a better future for Guernsey.Find out more
'Accountability' is the attribute islanders are most keen to see in their politicians
As we enter the final days before Guernsey’s 2025 election, the political movement Future Guernsey is releasing research showing the attributes islanders are most likely to prize in their politicians.Find out more
OPINION - Our young people are Guernsey's most valuable asset
My earliest recollection of a local election stretches back to 2004, when I was a young journalist doorstepping politicians with a microphone and notebook in hand. In the intervening twenty years, I’ve watched from home and afar as the local narrative and news agenda changes - but certain topics never seem to go away. The shape of our government. Our system of taxation. Our capital investment programme. Our education system. These same subjects seem to...Find out more
Creating policies to sustain future generations of islanders
Creating policies to sustain islanders is the founding reason behind Future Guernsey.Find out more
Voters look to values, experience and policy when choosing preferred candidates
As the official manifesto booklet begins to hit doormats across the island, the political movement Future Guernsey is releasing research showing the factors which affect voting, with values (53%), track record in the States Assembly (52%), policies (51%), professional experience (51%) and track record in the community (51%) all coming out almost equal in importance.Find out more
OPINION - Candidates must listen to our community
After a six-month campaign, with all said and done, we now have 27,316 people on the electoral roll.Find out more
FOCUS on our six steps towards creating a fairer tax system
Many people would have you believe that future decisions regarding our system of taxation are simple – to GST or not to GST. That, many would say, is the question.Find out more
Islanders believe their views are poorly represented in the States Assembly
62% of islanders believe that there are too many competing opinions in the States and 39% don’t believe that their views are well-represented in government.Find out more
Help for first-time buyers vital to stem the tide of 'brain drain'
With average house prices at just over £600,000 and interest rates running above 4% for the past several years, it’s more difficult than ever to get on the property ladder – and that’s severely affecting Guernsey’s ability to hold onto its young people.Find out more
FOCUS on housing - the foundation of our community
Our housing policy is the bedrock of our manifesto, a document we wrote in collaboration with more than 50 local residents who truly believe we can change Guernsey for the better. One of those people is Steve Williams, the former CEO of the Guernsey Housing Association.Find out more
Future Guernsey's manifesto outlines a bold suite of policies
Future Guernsey has announced several of the key policies which headline the political movement’s manifesto, including improved Government efficiency, a zero/fifteen corporate tax rate and support for an offshore wind farm.Find out more
Future Guernsey announces new policy to help renters and first-time buyers
Future Guernsey is today announcing a key policy that will feature in its manifesto, which will be unveiled in full on Monday, 24th March.Find out more
Just 8% of young islanders believe Guernsey's political system is working
Research conducted by Future Guernsey suggests a worrying trend among local women disengaging from the island’s political system. The study, conducted in the summer of 2024, asked islanders whether they intend to register to vote in the 2025 election, and how likely they are to actually go to the polls.Find out more | Download
Research suggests local women are disengaged from politics
Research conducted by Future Guernsey suggests a worrying trend among local women disengaging from the island’s political system. The study, conducted in the summer of 2024, asked islanders whether they intend to register to vote in the 2025 election, and how likely they are to actually go to the polls.Find out more and see downloads
Research reveals islanders want policy over personality
Thursday, 28th November marked the official launch of Future Guernsey, a political movement formed to activate decisive government and deliver policies essential to the long-term prosperity of all islanders.Find out more | Download