Jersey politician calls for more progressive tax system

A Jersey politician thinks the States should bring in a progressive tax structure, which would see higher bands for higher earners.

Deputy Geoff Southern is asking them to adopt Reform Jersey's proposals for the island's economy.

Other policies include limits on the population, introducing a living wage for all and strict controls on zero-hour contracts.

States Members will debate his amendment to the Council of Ministers' Strategic Plan for the island.

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A Jersey politician thinks the States should bring in a progressive tax structure, which would see higher bands for higher earners.

A Jersey politician thinks the States should bring in a progressive tax structure, and limits on the the population.

Deputy Geoff Southern is asking them to adopt Reform Jersey's proposals for the island's economy.

States Members will now have to debate his amendment to the Council of Ministers' Strategic Plan for the island.

Other policies include higher taxes for the rich, introducing a living wage for all and strict controls on zero-hour contracts.

Here are the proposals he has put forward:

You can read the proposals in more detail, [here.](http://www.statesassembly.gov.je/AssemblyPropositions/2015/P.27-2015Amd(2)

The tax debate: who should bear the burden?

A Jersey politician thinks the States should bring in a progressive tax structure, which would see higher bands for higher earners.