- Jersey is being urged to remove GST from essential food, with the Channel Islands Co-op saying it is ready to work with the States on the issue.
- Co-op chief Mark Cox said this would help ease the burden on households and that the upcoming election is a good time to make the change.
- Jersey introduced GST in 2008 at 3% on all goods, including food, and raised it to 5% in 2011.
- The debate comes as Guernsey prepares new GST+ tax proposals that would include a consumption tax on food, with revised plans due on 8 June and a States debate in July.
Source: bailiwickexpress.com
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