Current deputy says "no one is safe"

Thursday 08 October 2020

As the declaration approaches, Deputy Victoria Oliver is feeling “apprehensive but hopeful”, with no one assured of being elected due to the public will for change.

"No one can really know whether they’re safe or not. A lot of the island want change, so it could be anyone’s vote really,” she said.

The regeneration of abandoned buildings will be her first priority if she is re-elected, including the clearing of Idlerocks.

Cannabis will also be a focus but proportionality is key, she said: “If you wanted to legalise all drugs it would be a big mistake for Guernsey.

“If you had very strict regulations on one drug and make it clear that if it doesn’t work, we can go backwards, then I am all for choice,” said Deputy Oliver. 

Pictured: Deputy Victoria Oliver supports the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.

“Medicinal purposes of cannabis, no problem. My friend has got MS and she was in a wheelchair, now she is back on her sticks. It makes a massive difference to her."

Recreational cannabis is not an option for the current Home Affairs member: “I wouldn’t want to see 16-year-olds smoking it because it can damage your brain.”

She believes there could be a big change from what the current deputies are used to, but would welcome young people if they have a good understanding of business or economics.

Pictured top: Deputy Victoria Oliver is a candidate hoping to be re-elected.