Lyndon Farnham

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Chief Minister of Jersey
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Lyndon John Farnham is a Jersey politician who has served as the Chief Minister of Jersey since January 2024. He formerly served as the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport, and Culture. He has been a Deputy for St Mary, St Ouen & St Peter since 2022, having previously served as a Deputy for St Saviour and later a Senator. He is a business consultant and a company director.

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On 25 January 2024, Farnham was voted Chief Minister-designate by the States Assembly. He became the sixth Chief Minister of Jersey following the appointment of the new Council of Ministers on 30 January.

Early life

Farnham received his early education at St George's Preparatory, Les Quennevais School, and Hautlieu School. He undertook a retail management traineeship at London’s renowned Harrods department store from 1982 to 1985.

Political career

He was first elected to the States in 1999 as one of the Deputies for St Saviour's No. 2 District. He was re-elected in 2002 and stood down in 2005. [2]

He returned to the States' chamber in 2011, this time as a Senator, being sworn to office on 14 November that same year. [2]

He was re-elected in October 2014 and 2018, and 2022. [3]

He was Jersey's Deputy Chief Minister between 2018 and 2022 and Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture between 2014 and 2022. [3]

Election results and appointments

In 1999 he was elected as Deputy of St Saviour No. 2 district. [2]

In 2002, he was re-elected as Deputy of St Saviour No. 2 district unopposed. [2]

In 2011, he was elected Senator with 11,095, 39.3% of the ballot. [4]

In 2014, he was re-elected as Senator with 10,409, 41.8% of the ballot. [4]

In 2018, he was re-elected as Senator with 12,417, 45.9% of the ballot. [5]

In 2022, he was elected as Deputy of St Mary, St Ouen, and St Peter with 1,101 votes, 29.8% of the ballot. [3]

Ministerial appointments

In 2011, he was appointed as Assistant Minister for Home Affairs. [6]

In 2014, he was elected as a Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport, and Culture. [2]

In 2018 he was re-elected as Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture. [2]

In 2018 he was appointed as Deputy Chief Minister of Jersey. [2]

Electoral reform

Farnham led the campaign to retain the office of Senator, supporting Option C in the Jersey electoral reform referendum held on 24 April 2013. [7]

Campaigns

Farnham condemned the hunting in the Faroe Islands of white-sided dolphins. A pod of 1,428 white-sided dolphins were driven into shallow waters at Skálabotnur beach and slaughtered. Farnham stated that he does not want Jersey to engage in diplomatic relations with a nation that allows such brutal practices. He further criticized the Faroese government for permitting this so-called tradition to persist, calling for them to take responsibility and end the practice. [8] [9]

Business career

He is a company director and a past president of the Jersey Hospitality Association, [10] and a former chairman of the Jersey Battle of Flowers Association. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "About Me". Lyndonfarnham.je. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Members". statesassembly.gov.je. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 "Jersey Election 2022: Full Results". BBC News. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Lyndon Farnham / Jersey Elections Archive / flow.je". flow.je. 27 November 2002. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Jersey Election 2018, Senatorial Nominations: Lyndon Farnham". ITV (TV network) .
  6. ↑ Jersey, States of. "Government of Jersey". gov.je. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "Jersey referendum taxpayers' money request". BBC News. 30 March 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  8. ↑ "'Abhorrent' dolphin killings in the Faroe Islands to be discussed ahead of NatWest Island Games". Jersey Evening Post . 24 April 2023.
  9. ↑ "Politician slams Faroe Islands' 'barbaric tradition' after dolphin slaughter and calls for boycott". ITV (TV network) .
  10. ↑ "St Helier hotels among 'most expensive' says travel firm". BBC News. 14 March 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  11. ↑ Newsdesk (19 May 2015). "States will continue giving grants to 'immensely important' Battle of Flowers and Air Display". Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
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