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| Political Campaigner, Nick Le Cornu |
St Helier No.1 By-Election
Social reform campaigner to stand
for Deputy
Havre des
Pas resident, Nick Le Cornu, is to stand for election for Deputy in St Helier
No 1 district.
Mr Le Cornu
is a qualified English Solicitor, has practiced commercial law and litigation
in the City of London. He now specialises in employment law and is currently
assisting Union members with employment issues.
He is also
the Secretary of the Jersey Human Rights Group, which campaigns for greater equality
and anti-discrimination measures.
‘Social and
Political reforms are now urgent,’ says Mr Le Cornu.
‘In recent
years, we have seen a decline in the standard of living of ordinary islanders
as the tax burden has shifted from corporations to personal taxation. We need
to elect States Members who want to change this.’
‘My
priorities will be:
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To
improve the quality and affordability of private and social rented
accommodation.
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To
implement statutory maternity and paternity leave.
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To
oppose any suggestion of an increase in GST.
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The
fight for a true ‘living wage’.
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End
the overuse of zero-hour contracts.
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Investing
in Fort Regent, with improved access from Snow Hill – this is vital.
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Managing
population growth.
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Fair
representation for St Helier.’
Mr Le Cornu was also active in the Option A campaign, the option which St Helier
backed2:1 against 'option B' - which would have left St Helier greatly under-represented.
