Country: | Jersey |
Progress Party | |
Colorcode: |
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Leader: | Steve Pallett |
Dissolved: | [1] |
Position: | Centre to centre-right |
Colours: | Red |
The Progress Party was a centrist, big tent party in Jersey, formed in 2021 to compete for the 2022 Jersey general election.[2] Senator Steve Pallett lead the party, which included Deputy Steve Luce and former Deputy Eddie Noel.[3]
Its policies included a points-based immigration system, the construction of a new hospital in Jersey, and a review of publicly-owned property on the island for the purpose of building or repurposing existing buildings on said property for affordable housing.[4] In April 2022, the Progress Party entered into a political pact with the Jersey Liberal Conservatives Party. The two parties agreed to promote a joint manifesto and candidates as well as advocating Liberal Conservative leader Philip Bailhache for the role of Chief Minister.[5]
Due to underwhelming performance in the 2022 election, which saw the Progress Party leader Steve Pallet voted out of office, the party was disbanded in July 2023, with the party's last remaining member sitting as a independent.
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Election | Leader | Votes | Seats | Position | Government | ||||
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No. | Share | No. | ± | Share | |||||
2022 | 4,376 | 4.2 | 1[6] | 2.0 | 3rd |