Sovereign status is still some way off

Wednesday 2nd July 2008, 11:30AM BST.

CUTTING ties with the UK is still some way off, according to Deputy Graham Guille.

The Vale deputy (pictured) has been a long-standing supporter of greater independence for Guernsey and has more than once called for a public debate on the issue. He has yet to see the Jersey Constitution Review Group report, which said there was nothing to be feared from breaking the 800-year link with the UK, but said it had once more given the matter another important airing.

‘I don’t think Jersey would be able to do it on its own. It would have to be as a viable unit such as the Confederation of the Channel Islands because we wouldn’t be big enough to achieve it on our own.

‘But I think we are still some way off from where I would be recommending us to do that. However, it’s always interesting to see what the other sides are thinking.’