WATCH OUT – THE OZOUF POLITICAL PARTY IS WORKING OVERTIME

SO YOU THOUGHT that here were no political parties in Jersey.   Well think again. The Jersey establishment has always derided party politics and says that party politics are not acceptable to the people in Jersey.  However, behind the scenes at election time, Philip Ozouf and his cohorts are all working overtime, nominating candidates and giving them moral and financial support, to bolster their numbers in the States. 

Make no mistake -  if any of the following are successful, Senator Philip Ozouf will be Jersey’s next Chief Minister.

All of the following are Ozouf supporters:

Kristina Moore (St. Peter) - Philip Ozouf is godfather to their children.

Mary O’ Keefe Burger (St. Helier no 1) is being proposed by former Senator Pierre Horsefall, a great fan and mentor of Philip Ozouf.

Ray Shead (no 3 St. Helier) recent former chairman of the  Chamber of Commerce and a big fan of Ozouf’s,  who  fully supported huge cuts in public services when he supported a group of businessmen called the Small Society (he didn’t feel that the cuts went far enough).   Supported the increase in GST to 5%% and felt that taking GST off food would cost businesses money and would inconvenience them. The Small Society were reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority for misleading advertising.

James Baker (St. Helier no 1) son of former Constable of St. Helier, Peter Baker and his brother owned Noel and Porter and Frederick Baker.  They sold Noel and :Porter to BHS who demolished the historic shop and replaced it with the present monument to ugliness.  Lives in St. Martin. 

Heidi Green (St. Saviour no 1).  Close friend of James Baker, member of the Institute of Directors and also a clear establishment nomination.

Andrew Lewis (St. John), a great supporter of Ozouf.  As Home Affairs Minister in the previous States, he was responsible for the sacking of police chief Graham Power, in a manner that was totally unsatisfactory, which is likely to cost the island dearly because of these irregularities.  He owns a public relations company and has spent the last three years spinning for various banks and government departments.  Is known to be writing speeches for many of Ozouf’ candidates and training them in speech-making.  No prize for guessing who he would like to see as Chief Minister!!

And finally we have that lout Terry Le Main claiming that he wants to go back to his roots, and become a deputy in St. Helier number 2.   If ever a man betrayed his supporters it has been Terry Le Main.  His list of wrong doings goes on and on, from breaches of Data Protection laws to allegations, still not yet resolved, of corruption in conjunction with a land developer His ignorance and lack of intellect are a constant embarrassment to States members. He is he only States member to be recorded in Hansard for snoring during a debate. He was dismissed as Housing Minister for attempting to interfere with a prosecution of the man who printed all his electoral material and a close personal friend. He believes that Ozouf is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

The Jones boy in Grouville.  A lawyer and manager of a hedge fund which didn't do very well by all accounts.  One of the Jones family which owns the Jersey Pottery and who recently sold their site at Gorey to Dandara which should be the kiss of death to his chances.  I can't believe that Grouville would prefer him to Carolyn Labey who has done so much for the parish and supported the ordinary people of Jersey over such issues as taking GST off food and against GST altogether as well as her work in protecting the island's heritage sites and her work on education.  This should be no contest as the Jones boy is a strong Ozouf man and has been promised the education portfolio by our arrogant Treasurer whereas Carolyn has always opposed his form of closed and secret government.

So be warned  when deciding who to vote for think this thought - will this candidate help to put Senator Ozouf in as our Chief Minister

Then make your judgement.