Matt Fallaize. (0542950)

ONLY if Guernsey adopted cabinet-style government would there be a possible case for political parties, according to Deputy Matt Fallaize.
‘I’ve never been persuaded that we need party politics, mainly because I’m not sure there’s enough good politicians in Guernsey,’ said the poll-topping member of Education and the House Committee.
‘You would almost end up with half the House in constant opposition and fighting each other like two football teams.
‘But if we ever went to cabinet government, the argument for party politics would be stronger because in Jersey, where you have a cabinet of ministers, you have effectively everyone else in opposition. I would call it a minority government and I think that’s why it seems dysfunctional.’
Deputy Fallaize was speaking after Jersey senator Stuart Syvret called for party politics to be adopted in both islands.