Guernsey deputies stand to become island chief

Deputies Jonathan le Tocq (left) and Allister Langlois have put their names forward

Two candidates are bidding for the post of chief minister in Guernsey.

Nominations closed at 17:00 GMT on Thursday, with Deputy Chief Minister Jonathan le Tocq and Social Security Minister Allister Langlois putting their names forward.

Deputy Peter Harwood stood down after a Private Eye article criticised him over his former role as Channel Island Stock Exchange director.

Politicians will elect the new chief minister on Wednesday.