Anti GST Drive Planned For Sunday

Monday, 6 February 2023 09:44

Anti GST protestors unable to take part in the march two weeks ago are being urged to join in a drive organised for Sunday (12 February).

Guernsey People Against GST campaigner Lance Vaudin says it will be a 'Sunday drive' for people who weren't able to take part in the march through St Peter Port two weeks ago.

He says it's aimed "mainly at those with medical or mobility issues."

Mr Vaudin says people can drape banners and red ribbons from their cars but they must obey the rules of the road and not beep their horns.

He says banners are being made for a further protest outside the Royal Court on Wednesday 15 February, when the tax debate resumes:

"There will be new banners for the steps protest, especially aimed at deputies who seem to be forgetting who they are meant to be representing."

Policy and Resources met with deputies last week and is currently drafting an alternative policy letter that doesn't include a goods and services tax, although the original proposal, of a 5% GST, is still to be debated.

Mr Vaudin tells Island FM he is in the process of setting up a think tank that will act as a political lobbying group on States policies:

"It does seem our politicians have generally forgotten who put them where they are and who they are meant to be representing. I believe they need to reminded.

Also, they need to be somewhat accountable and pressure put on them by the people of Guernsey to do the job entrusted to them, ensuring the majority's wishes are upheld.

Rightly or wrongly, if you take money from people by way of taxes, then you have to do what they want."