Progress Party (Jersey) Explained

Country:Jersey
Progress Party
Colorcode:
  1. d32126
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.

Electoral performance

+ States Assembly
ElectionLeaderVotesSeatsPositionGovernment
No.ShareNo.±Share
20224,3764.2
1[6] 2.0 3rd
Note:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Heath . Richard . 2023-07-09 . Party disbands a year after disappointing election night . 2023-07-09 . Jersey Evening Post . en-GB.
  2. Web site: "I look forward to debating policies not personalities". 2021-02-06. Bailiwick Express. en.
  3. News: 2021-01-29. Jersey's second political party launches. en-GB. BBC News. 2021-02-11.
  4. Web site: 2021. Policies. 2022-01-19. Progress Party. en-GB.
  5. Web site: Express . Bailiwick . "And I agree with Steve..." Progress Party and JLC form coalition . 2022-06-02 . Bailiwick Express . en.
  6. 2 sitting members of the States Assembly had joined the Progress Party before the 2022 election, making it the party with the third most seats before the election.