Minimum wage comments are 'madness', says business
Businesses, charities and politicans have reacted to criticism of the minimum wage by a minister.
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"I think it's madness, really."
— Frank De Jesus , Executive
"It's very disappointing that a government minister would have these views, especially with poverty such a prevalent concern in the island."
— Patrick Lynch , Activist
"Chamber is therefore calling for an independent, evidence-led review of Jersey's approach."
— Eliot Lincoln , Executive
"Go back and count how many businesses have closed in Jersey over the past few years and that's because of the rise in costs."
— Douglas Kruger , Activist
Key People
Business author and member of the political movement Value Jersey.
Interim president of the chamber of commerce.
Coffee shop owner of Coffee Republic.
Deputy and economic development minister.
Head of poverty charity Caritas Jersey.
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Businesses, charities and politicans have reacted to criticism of the minimum wage by a minister.
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