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Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
Key takeaways
- Julia Gregory Channel Islands BBCThere are no challengers to Lyndon Farnham's candidature as chief minister.
- In his statement, Farnham said he wanted Jersey to be a place where people can "afford to live well" with housing "within reach of more islanders" and the government managing finances responsibly.
- He added: "Above all, I want Jersey to be a confident island that looks forward with optimism and ambition."
Julia Gregory Channel Islands BBCThere are no challengers to Lyndon Farnham's candidature as chief minister. The politician set to remain as Jersey's chief minister has pledged to help tackle the cost of living, encourage more investment and continue increasing housing supply.
Lyndon Farnham's candidature is unopposed and the senator will share his vision statement for the role later at the first meeting of the newly elected States Assembly following the island election on 7 June.
In his statement, Farnham said he wanted Jersey to be a place where people can "afford to live well" with housing "within reach of more islanders" and the government managing finances responsibly.
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