P&R's two-pronged budget approach under fire
Critics of P&R say it shows there is no commitment to making savings within the States.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
""I'm disappointed" as he hit out at plans to reduce tax caps."
— Adrian Gabriel , Politician
""P&R's approach of presenting two budgets showed it had abandoned all spending discipline.""
— Haley Camp , Politician
""We've got the windfall in for pillar two and obviously GST has been agreed in principle.""
— Rob Curgenven , Politician
""I think they're doing an easy thing, which is to say - here's a tax cap, come live here.""
— Jennifer Strachan , Executive
Key People
Deputy expressing disappointment in P&R's budget proposals.
Deputy critical of P&R's budgeting approach.
President of Guernsey's Overseas Aid and Development Commission.
Deputy Rob Curgenven has suggested reconsidering Guernsey's overseas aid budget.
Locations
All Coverage
Critics of P&R say it shows there is no commitment to making savings within the States.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Environmental groups critical of housing levy idea
The government wants developers to fund waterways projects in Norfolk.
October 5, 2026 at 05:35 AMLawmaker calls for US research funding curbs on more Chinese schools - Reuters
Lawmaker calls for US research funding curbs on more Chinese schools Reuters
October 9, 2026 at 08:05 PMPoland to spend $26 billion on civil defence, population protection plan, PM says - Reuters
Poland to spend $26 billion on civil defence, population protection plan, PM says Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 10:49 AMBid to run new trains on West Coast Mainline refused
Plans for more trains would “likely increase delays and cancelled trains", the rail regulator says.
October 8, 2026 at 11:42 AMBBC to cut raft of Radio 4 programmes including You and Yours
The corporation said it would be investing in a new consumer programme, while announcing more cuts.
October 8, 2026 at 08:30 AMUS luxury spending slows ahead of midterms, credit card data shows - Reuters
US luxury spending slows ahead of midterms, credit card data shows Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 11:06 PM