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Jersey's largest political party is celebrating its ten-year anniversary this month with a series of events and public engagements.
Today marks a decade since Reform Jersey was officially incorporated in the Royal Court as a political party.
Initially a small opposition group, the social-democratic party now has ten members in the States Assembly, including four in Government – Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham, Education Minister Rob Ward, Housing Minister Sam Mézec, and Assistant Housing Minister Carina Alves.
Through voting as a block, the party was also central in swaying several key votes earlier this year, first to oust Chief Minister Kristina Moore and then to elect current Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham – after he agreed to work across the Assembly and welcome Reform members into his new Council of Ministers.
Pictured: Reform Jersey Party Leader, Deputy Sam Mézec.
Party Leader, Deputy Sam Mézec said: “In the last decade, Reform Jersey has changed the face of Jersey politics.
“By openly working together and organising ourselves with a formal party structure, our States Members have been more effective than independents, and have set the agenda by using the strength of our block vote.
“We have come a long way. Many of the things we were castigated for promoting ten years ago are now part of the established political mainstream that few would argue against today.
“This includes the ‘Living Wage’, more affordable primary healthcare and minimum standards in housing.”
He added: “We are looking forward to speaking to islanders in the coming weeks about our achievements, and recruiting more members to help take us forward.
“Our ultimate mission is to work towards forming a Reform Jersey-led Government that can deliver our whole manifesto.”
Thursday 4 July from 12:00 to 14:00 on King Street: Reform Jersey Deputies will be canvassing islanders on King Street, recruiting new members and distributing literature to passers by.
Saturday 13 July from 17:00 to 18:30 at the Best Western Royal Hotel: The party will hold a public meeting for islanders to hear from our leadership and guest speakers.
Saturday 13 July from 18:45 to 23:00 at the Best Western Royal Hotel: A ticketed celebration event for members, friends and supporters. Tickets can be purchased online.
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