Episodes

  • Jersey Election results explained: Will they spark coalition or complacency?

    Jersey Election results explained: Will they spark coalition or complacency?
    Jun 10 2026
    Jersey has decided who it wants in the next States Assembly. Sam Mézec and Rob Ward are out as voters turn their backs on two of Reform Jersey's biggest names, so where does this leave the island's largest party?

    With Value Jersey the new kid on the block, does it actually have any sway over those it helped to power?

    And with the island voting largely for the status quo, what next for Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham as he faces a battle to retain the top job?

    In the final episode of Jersey Votes, political reporter Emma Volney, alongside the analytical eye of Jess Dunsdon, study the election results and ask whether politicians can put aside their differences to tackle some of the island's key challenges.

    Each Thursday, we will answer your questions and address the issues central to many of the 92 candidates' manifestos in Jersey's election, with the help of expert guests.

    So, whether you know your Deputies from your Constables or have no idea where to start, we have you covered.

    Follow the conversation #JerseyVotes and get in touch by emailing channelnews@itv.com with your questions. You can also watch the series so far on ITVX and YouTube: https://linktr.ee/jerseyvotes
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    25 mins
  • Is Jersey's government the 'borrowing beast' that no politician can tame?

    Is Jersey's government the 'borrowing beast' that no politician can tame?
    Jun 4 2026
    Can middle earners cope if income tax is increased by another 5%, and are Covid workers contributing to civil service bloat?

    In this episode of our election podcast Jersey Votes, we talk public finance with business guru Kevin Keen, discussing why high borrowing may become a burden to future generations, and whether snobbish views of certain industries are stagnating our economy.

    Each Thursday, we will answer your questions and address the issues likely to be central in many of the 92 candidates' manifestos in Jersey's election, with the help of expert guests.
    So, whether you know your Deputies from your Constables or have no idea where to start, we have you covered.

    Follow the conversation #JerseyVotes and get in touch by emailing channelnews@itv.com with your questions. You can also watch the series so far on ITVX and YouTube: https://linktr.ee/jerseyvotes
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    29 mins
  • 'We're still using fax machines': Is the healthcare system fit for purpose?

    'We're still using fax machines': Is the healthcare system fit for purpose?
    May 28 2026
    Is an ageing population the can Jersey cannot kick down the road anymore, and are weight-loss jabs the key to saving government money in the long term?

    Dr Bryony Perchard is a member of Jersey’s Primary Care Body, which represents the island’s GPs.

    In the fifth episode of our election podcast Jersey Votes, she talks about digitising health work to boost productivity and explains why the island can't rely on building its own homegrown healthcare workforce.

    Each Thursday, we will answer your questions and address the issues likely to be central in many of the 92 candidates' manifestos in Jersey's election, with the help of expert guests.

    So, whether you know your Deputies from your Constables or have no idea where to start, we have you covered.

    Follow the conversation #JerseyVotes and get in touch by emailing channelnews@itv.com with your questions. You can also watch the series so far on ITVX and YouTube: https://linktr.ee/jerseyvotes
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    27 mins
  • Is the 'red tape' of renters' rights damaging the housing market?

    Is the 'red tape' of renters' rights damaging the housing market?
    May 21 2026
    Are first-time buyers stuck between low wages and rising housing prices, and do new renters' rights laws push landlords out of Jersey?

    Lorraine Wright is a leading mortgage professional whose expert knowledge has helped many get onto the property ladder.

    In the fourth episode of Jersey Votes, she speaks to Jess and Luke about whether candidates are too fixated on building new homes and if the fees for acquiring a house act as a key barrier to prospective buyers.

    Each Thursday, we will answer your questions and address the issues likely to be central in many of the 92 candidates' manifestos in Jersey's election, with the help of expert guests.

    So, whether you know your Deputies from your Constables or have no idea where to start, we have you covered.

    Follow the conversation #JerseyVotes and get in touch by emailing channelnews@itv.com with your questions. You can also watch the series so far on ITVX and YouTube: https://linktr.ee/jerseyvotes
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    24 mins
  • 'I would ditch all tech at primary school': How should we teach the next generation?

    'I would ditch all tech at primary school': How should we teach the next generation?
    May 14 2026
    Why are some children not ready for the classroom, and is the Government doing enough to support them?

    Iain George has worked in schools for more than three decades and has seen a shift in children's behaviours, alongside a lack of political willingness to make lasting change.

    In the third episode of Jersey Votes, he talks about all aspects of education, from the rise of screen time to increasing numbers of pupils with extra needs, and shares the struggle of teachers stretched thin.

    Each Thursday, we will answer your questions and address the issues likely to be central in many of the 92 candidates' manifestos in Jersey's election, with the help of expert guests.

    So, whether you know your Deputies from your Constables or have no idea where to start, we have you covered.

    Follow the conversation #JerseyVotes and get in touch by emailing channelnews@itv.com with your questions. You can also listen to the episodes wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/jerseyvotes
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    24 mins
  • Do politicians actually have any power over the cost of living?

    Do politicians actually have any power over the cost of living?
    May 7 2026
    As the cost of living continues to creep up, what support is there for working families who are still struggling to make ends meet? And could tax breaks for graduates boost Jersey's economy?

    In the second episode of ITV Channel's Jersey Votes podcast, Jess and Luke are joined by consumer expert Carl Walker, who gives a stark assessment of politicians' lack of substance behind their shiny promises.

    Each Thursday, we will answer your questions and address the issues likely to be central in many of the 92 candidates' manifestos in Jersey's election, with the help of expert guests.

    So, whether you know your Deputies from your Constables or have no idea where to start, we have you covered.

    Follow the conversation #JerseyVotes and get in touch by emailing channelnews@itv.com with your questions. You can also listen to the episodes wherever you get your podcasts.
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    23 mins
  • How will Jersey's election actually work and what am I voting for?

    How will Jersey's election actually work and what am I voting for?
    Apr 30 2026
    From Senators being back on the ballot to voting on a Sunday, this June's Jersey election has plenty of changes - even for those used to the complex political system.

    In the first episode of ITV Channel's new Jersey Votes podcast, journalists Jess Dunsdon and Luke Keohane break down the key roles and what you need to know ahead of polling day on Sunday 7 June.

    Each Thursday, they will answer your questions and address the issues likely to be central in many of the 92 candidates' manifestos, with the help of expert guests.

    So, whether you know your Deputies from your Constables or have no idea where to start, we have you covered.

    Follow the conversation #JerseyVotes and keep up to date with the latest news on itv.com/channel

    Get in touch by emailing channelnews@itv.com with your questions. You can also watch the episodes on the ITV News In Full YouTube Channel.
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    25 mins