Progress Party (Jersey)

The Progress Party is a centrist, big tent party in Jersey, formed in 2021 to compete for the 2022 Jersey general election.[1] Senator Steve Pallett leads the party, which includes current Deputy Steve Luce and former Deputy Eddie Noel.[2]

Progress Party
LeaderSteve Pallett
Founded29 January 2021 (2021-01-29)
Political positionCentre to centre-right
Colours  Red
States Assembly
1 / 49
Website
theprogressparty.je

Party policies include 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.[3] 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.[4]

Electoral performance
States Assembly
Election Leader Votes Seats Position
No. Share No. ± Share
2022 Steve Pallet 4,376 4.2
1 / 49
 1[fn 1] 2.0 3rd
Note
  1. 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.

References
  1. Express, Bailiwick. ""I look forward to debating policies not personalities"". Bailiwick Express. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  2. "Jersey's second political party launches". BBC News. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  3. "Policies". Progress Party. 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Express, Bailiwick. ""And I agree with Steve..." Progress Party and JLC form coalition". Bailiwick Express. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
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