A written summary provided by the candidate outlining their background, experience and priorities.
Clovis Kimartin – short manifesto
I’m a 34-year-old carpenter, standing for Stanley constituency and a first-generation ben. My manifesto explores ideas to strengthen our economy and how we can give young Falkland Islanders every reason to stay, thrive, and build a life here on the Islands.
My top priorities are Housing, Immigration, Capital Projects and Social schemes
Housing
We need to make it easier for young people to get on the property ladder. To do this, I propose the following:
We need to protect tenants from rent hikes. To do this:
We should also look at introducing tiered property tax for landlords
Immigration
Immigration is vital to the Falklands. We are a small Island nation built on Immigration. But we must ensure genuine commitment and avoid becoming a stepping stone to British Citizenship.
I propose we:
Capital projects
We need to get these capital projects completed on time, within the budget and with proper oversight.
Tax breaks
I propose the following to retain young talent:
Social schemes
I also propose the following social schemes:
Minimum Wage
Salmon Farming
Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
Green corridors
Housing
Immigration
Capital Projects and social schemes
The first 250 words of the candidate’s manifesto.
I’m a 34-year-old Falkland Islander standing for Stanley constituency in the General Election. My parents moved here in the 1970s for reasons unknown to me. I’m first-generation, and whether that counts as a credential, I’m not entirely sure. Like many thirty-year-olds that don’t know what to do with themselves, politics seemed like the perfect career choice.
Overall, this manifesto explores ideas to strength our economy and give young Falkland Islanders every reason to stay, thrive, and build a life here on the Islands. It’s also about a new level of transparency - one that’s been missing in the past. I hope we can embrace progressive ideas that will help us move forward while continuing to be recognised on the global stage as a proud British Overseas Territory.
Thank you for taking your time to read and consider my manifesto.
Note: This is a summarised version of my views. If you’d like to hear more, provide any feedback or would like to meet me to discuss further, please don’t hesitate to call me on 53571 or by emailing c.s.kilmartin@outlook.com
1. Housing Living and working in Stanley has become increasingly difficult for young people, with soaring housing costs and stagnant wages making it nearly impossible to get on the property ladder. There’s a severe shortage of available and affordable homes, and rental properties are scarce. I propose the following:
- Phase out old Government housing/flats: Outdated government flats are costly to maintain. Phasing these out and selling them to first-time buyers can…
Ten short questions. Ten 30 second answers. Candidates respond without preparation.
An extended interview exploring the candidate’s background, priorities and views. All candidates were given the same set of advance questions, with additional on the spot manifesto-specific questions asked during the interview. Each interview is limited to 15 minutes.
Disclaimer: All interviews were conducted on an equal basis and are presented in full, with minimal editorial intervention. Any edits made were limited solely to the removal of offensive language, to allow viewers to hear directly from each candidate in their own words. Some issues discussed in these interviews are currently subject to ongoing legal processes. Any references to legal or procedural matters reflect the candidates’ own views. FITV does not comment on, and does not seek to influence, ongoing legal proceedings. These interviews form part of FITV’s commitment to providing clear, accessible information to support informed voting ahead of polling day.
FITV was invited to film the candidate hustings hosted by the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce. Candidates were divided into four groups by constituency: one group representing Camp and three groups representing Stanley. As part of the event, members of the Chamber were invited to submit questions to be put to the candidate panels in advance, and Chamber members in attendance were also able to ask follow-up questions from the floor.
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