Kristina Moore, the former Chief Minister of Jersey, has predicted "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians in the new government. Her remarks suggest potential discord over economic strategies, particularly concerning the living wage.
Moore stated that the previous government had made significant strides towards implementing a living wage. She also clarified that comments attributed to Senator Millar and Deputy Ferey regarding the living wage were misleading and taken out of context. "The relevant report did not say 'a living wage is undesirable'," Moore asserted, adding that "those words are taken entirely out of context and from a much larger sentence and paragraph."
Deputy Ferey defended her position, highlighting her experience in the charitable sector and roles requiring an understanding of practical solutions to people's problems. She described the characterization of her stance on the living wage as an "unfair mischaracterisation of that report." Ferey emphasized the delicate balance required between supporting low-paid workers and addressing the challenges faced by the business community, stating that achieving this balance is a crucial task for the next assembly.
Senator Millar echoed these sentiments, stating that Deputy Ferey and she support the ongoing move to a living wage. Both politicians indicated their commitment to finding ways forward together, working with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds.
Moore's comments indicate that while the new government aims to move forward on economic issues, the path ahead may be marked by significant debate and disagreement among its leaders.