Politics & Government
The next referendum may really test us
We’ve asked for the authority to hold more island plebiscites. Watch this space
December 16th, 2018
5 min read
Our civil service: A shake-up from the top, by the top
The island’s biggest employer faces self-imposed cost cuts, with multiple implications for government decision-making
November 11th, 2018
5 min read
Two under-recognised routes towards “quality” in the States
Government might be more effective if our Deputies accepted help and our civil servants provided sunlight
October 18th, 2018
3 min read
‘Almost-a-referendum’: almost there
Ahead of the pre-poll hustings, a guide to your choices - whether or not you vote
September 27th, 2018
4 min read
A pre-autumn stock-take of our sprawling politics
A tough agenda looms. The path through is not easy
August 26th, 2018
4 min read
Heads above the parapet over ties with the UK
An angrier tone from those who defend our island’s status
May 25th, 2018
5 min read
Three possibilities for a Think Tank
A recurrent issue resurfaces. Perhaps this time it could be more than something to talk about.
April 17th, 2018
3 min read
Island agglomerations: the parties have not yet started
What we know about our nascent political groupings…and what we don’t
April 11th, 2018
4 min read
This ‘referendum’ has no obvious answer
It looks more like an over-engineered opinion poll
March 13th, 2018
4 min read
100 into 38 won’t go – or will it?
A practical way to choose independent deputies all at once
March 12th, 2018
4 min read