The West

Marc Laine

The one thing we can learn from history is to expect the unexpected. I have covered most of the expected subjects in my manifesto. My aim here is to give you a taster of my thinking, but more importantly to demonstrate to you that I am qualified to adapt, exploit and manage the unexpected challenges that will surely develop ahead.

Through a series of bungles, overspends and bickering, the States has lost public support. The next States must regain that trust and deliver fair and equitable policies.

I aim to represent the ordinary, law abiding, respectful yet frustrated families. We want the lights to stay on, jobs, our children to prosper in a safe world; we want to face retirement with confidence and to get better when we are ill.

I will:

* Safeguard our way of life by nurturing our economy and balancing it with our needs. This includes sticking with the zero ten strategy.

* Develop and implement the Government Business Plan and start prioritizing spending.

* Be tough on crime.

* Support open government.

* Back climate change initiatives in a practical way.

* Be a children’s champion.

Life highlights

* Aged 46, married to Nicky, two children, Remy 11 and Sylvie 9

* Former Chairman of the Guernsey Manufacturers and Exporters Association

* Winner at the Industry Awards of the Entrepreneur of the Year 2002

* Founded Atlas Telecom in 1994, remained as Managing Director until we sold to Jersey Telecom in 2002