Unofficial 2018 Lyndon Farnham campaign begins in JEP

 

With the General Election just 10 months away, some States members clearly think it's time to begin the campaign to get into the hearts and minds of Jersey people in time for polling day.

Step forward then, Sen. Lyndon Farnham (Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture Minister) who clearly feels he'd better show voters that he is actually doing stuff in office. Tonight's Jersey Evening Post carries a picture of the smiling senator on its front page, alongside an article about a Super League triathlon taking place in the Island in September.

In fact, such free-hits for Sen. Farnham in the run-up to elections from Jersey's only daily newspaper are nothing new. Similarly fawning coverage of Lyndon was also on display in the build-up to the autumn 2014 election:

Boxing clever: The Senator with a winning combination

THE punching politician, Senator Lyndon Farnham, won a charity white collar boxing bout on Saturday night in front of a packed audience of 500 people.

(Jersey Evening Post, 30 June 2014)


Senator proposes ambassador scheme

A programme should be devised to allow local sports stars and other talented Islanders who represent Jersey overseas to become official ambassadors for the Island, according to a politician.

(Jersey Evening Post, 8 June 2014)


Farnham: 'I want to be minister for tourism'

Jersey needs to be more radical in the way it targets tourists if visitor numbers are to rise again and reverse decline, says the politician who wants to lead the industry forward.

(Jersey Evening Post, 10 February 2014)


Island should bid for electric car grand prix, says Senator

Jersey should get into pole position to host a race in an electric powered version of Formula 1, says the politician who heads the tourism industry.

(Jersey Evening Post, 22 January 2014)


Senator launches new online gym business

A STATES Senator has launched a new online business designed to cater for people who want to exercise regularly but do not want to commit to a full-time gym membership.

(Jersey Evening Post, 10 January 2014)


And so it begins! Expect to see more Lyndon-love from the JEP in the run-up to next May's election, before the well-spoken Senator goes back to being a political submarine for the following four years. Good luck Lyndon!!!