Protestors gathered ahead of Guernsey tax debate

About 200 people turned out at Guernsey's Royal Court to protest against plans to introduce a GST.

Organiser Lars Jansenn said he was pleased with the attendance and hoped it would convince deputies to oppose Policy and Resources' (P&R) plans for tax reform.

P&R has proposed a 3% GST, alongside a lower rate of income tax for earnings under £28,000, higher income tax allowances, reforms to social security contributions and the reintroduction of motor tax amongst other measures.

Member of P&R, Deputy Andrew Niles said: "I have been clear: we need to balance our books, we need fiscal discipline and we need to introduce a GST."