Islanders vote in Alderney election
Four newcomers have been voted into the States of Alderney, in an election that saw support for established politicians plummet.
Islanders go to the polls in Alderney election
Islanders go to the polls today in Alderney in their general election.
Five new members will be elected to the States out of the 13 candidates standing.
The election comes at a key time for the northern isle, with a range of topics facing both those in government and those who say it is increasingly difficult to make ends meet.
At the hustings events leading up to the election, many people expressed worry about transport to and from the island.
The proposed FAB Link was also a pressing concern when islanders quizzed candidates.
Here is the list of the 13 islanders standing:
- Tony Barnes
- Paul Clark
- Mike Dean
- James Dent
- Neil Harvey
- Tony Haywood
- Louis Jean
- Debbie Lewis
- Lin Maurice
- Christopher Rowley
- Francis Simonet
- Alex Snowdon
- Simon Wil
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