Future Guernsey 'movement' launches its policies

The group hopes candidates will use its manifesto alongside their own ideas

Hundreds of islanders attended the policy launch of Future Guernsey, ahead of the next general election.

The group has described itself as a "movement" not a political party, whose policies candidates can endorse alongside their own to help speed up government processes.

Future Guernsey's manifesto included a six-step plan for improving the island's finances, tax breaks for under-30s, and incentives for building affordable homes.

Chief Executive of the group, Lindsey Freeman said: "No community can have sustained economic growth without a really strong housing policy."

'Important issues'

Ms Freeman added: "We had incredible input from the housing policy working group.

"Housing is the bedrock of all of the policies because it is how we will retain young people and we will be able to grow from there."

The group said while it is not a political party, it may lead to the creation of one in the future.

The launch of the group's policies garnered mixed reactions from islanders.

Sophie Noakes was at the launch and said: "These policies are obviously something that is very new, they come from experts. We have to remember that there are people behind these problems and without really engaging in those stories we can't know how to move forward."

Ian Robinson said: "They're tackling the most important issues which will help Guernsey in the future."

People intending to vote in June's General Election must register by 30th April.