Senator Zoe Cameron quits Jersey politics

A series of hustings have been announced ahead of next months Senatorial By-Election, which voters are encouraged to attend.

There will be 12 events in total, spread between the next four weeks.

The election will take place on September 7th.

• Monday15th August Parish Hall: St. Saviour
• Tuesday16th August Parish Hall: St. Clement
• Wednesday17th August Parish Hall: St. Mary
• Thursday18th August Parish Hall: St. Lawrence
• Monday 22nd August Public Hall St. Martin
• Tuesday 23rd August St Brelade Communicare Centre
• Wednesday 24th August Parish Hall: Grouville
• Thursday 25th August Parish Hall: St. John
• Tuesday 30th August Parish Hall: St. Ouen
• Wednesday 31st August St. Peter Community Centre
• Thursday1st September Parish Hall: Trinity
• Monday 5th September Town Hall: St. Helier

Films of each of the hustings will be uploaded to the website vote.je the day after they take place for anyone who cannot attend.

Christian May has said he is "seriously considering" standing for senator, following Zoe Cameron's resignation.

The campaigner, and chairman of charity Liberate, says he sees the vacancy as an opportunity.

He told ITV News he will consult his family and friends before coming to a decision.

He also said he hasn't failed to notice certain similarities between what is happening politically in Jersey and the situation in the UK.

Former Senator Sarah Ferguson has also announced she will be standing again.

The concerns of the Jersey public are not being listened to by politicians, according to Senator Zoe Cameron who has resigned from the States this morning.

Explaining her reasons for quitting politics, she said she was hoping her experience as a doctor would be useful in government - although Senator Cameron was not chosen to be part of the Heath and Social Services ministerial team.

Doctor Cameron says bureaucracy is getting in the way of providing good public services in the island.

She's told ITV News that it is not easy enough for the public to talk directly to Ministers.

Senator Zoe Cameron has resigned from the States of Jersey.

Speaking in a States sitting, she said she had informed the Bailiff of her resignation.

Dr Cameron, who was elected in the 2014 General Election, told the Assembly she wanted to make a statement but it is deemed inappropriate for resigning members to do so.

A by-election will be held to fill the vacant Senatorial seat.

• Senator Cameron's reasons for quitting