Bailiwick Podcasts

Politics Disassembled: Election etiquette explained in 5 minutes (11 May 2022)

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The countdown is on. Today marks the official start of Jersey's pre-election period, with the big day six weeks away. That means, from now on, election candidates have to follow strict rules. What behaviour rules to candidates have to follow? How much can parties spend on campaigning? What's stopping Ministers from launching another vote-winning £100 voucher scheme? And why is the word 'purdah' controversial? This week, Bailiwick Express Deputy Editor Fiona Potigny and Reporter Hannah Voak disassemble election etiquette in 5 minutes... Want to keep up to date with all the latest election shenanigans? Sign up for our FREE daily news email: www.bailiwickexpress.com/account-register/