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External Affairs Minister | Ministre des Affaires Étrangères | former Guernsey Chief Minister | New Ground | Newfrontiers | Public service not self-service | letocq.gg

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When the opportunity to purchase Leale’s Yard was presented to the former P&R of which I was a Member we had no hesitation in pursuing it. I think the deal announced today represents good VFM & importantly unlocks the site for development after many years of unsuccessful attempts to progress #govgg

16.07.2025 09:37 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

I am confident that where there’s a will there’s a way and so long as we focus not on personalities or ideologies we can produce a ‘government of all the talents’ where each member can play to his or her strengths.

Merci acore - Thank you again!

21.06.2025 09:51 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The real work starts now seeking to form a new government which can draw a line under past divisions and behaviours and help focus on the many opportunities which are open to us as well as the challenges of which we are aware.

21.06.2025 09:51 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Also even to those who didn’t support me I continue to pledge to do my best for our whole community here in the Bailiwick in whatever rôle I get given.

21.06.2025 09:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Merci bian des fés ! (Guernsey Norman-French for “Thank you so much”) … especially to everyone who supported me and voted for me in Guernsey’s general election, I am overwhelmed at the support and the confidence this gives me in serving a 6th term in government.

21.06.2025 09:51 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Pleased to represent Guernsey along with Guernsey Finance & our regulator at a The City UK event in Westminster this evening. Good to see #Guernsey bailiwick flags flying high in Westminster square too!

02.06.2025 23:47 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Some of you have asked why I am standing again for election as a people’s deputy. Here are a few of the reasons…

29.05.2025 23:08 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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My no nonsense manifesto

17.05.2025 08:13 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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And so it’s official: Honoured to have Advocate Alison Ozanne and Sir de Vic Carey as my proposer and seconder. Many thanks to them both.

Please consider me for one of your votes in June’s general election of people’s deputies. More information in due course on my website - www.letocq.gg

12.05.2025 22:17 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Honoured to represent Bailiwick of Guernsey & CI interests in Paris in meetings with members of the French National Assembly. More than ever there is a real desire to find solutions to transport, tourism, trade issues & to build on our strong historic relationship.

29.04.2025 16:58 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I was asked by the Guernsey Press to write an opinion piece on what it takes to lead effectively in Guernsey’s political system, this was my response… “Leadership in Guernsey Politics: What Works, What Doesn’t, & What It Takes?”

guernseypress.com/opinion/2025...

23.04.2025 15:09 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Most Guernsey schools have PTAs, alumni groups & foundations to help support students & their families struggling to support their learning progress, this new charity EnrichED aims to do the same for students at our TGI College - Let’s give it our support! Bit.ly/EnrichED2025

17.03.2025 21:43 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Honoured to host an official Kenyan delegation this week including Ambassador Edwin Afande – Deputy Head of Mission & First Secretary Fidel Ongute. We are very grateful for the increasing number of Kenyans moving to work here in numerous sectors & exploring greater trade links

14.03.2025 11:24 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Excellent engagement in Brussels at all levels over the last few days including our now annual Channel Islands Reception which gathered a large crowd on this 15th anniversary of our joint Brussels Office. Themes included: investment & trade, security, energy, EU-UK reset, maritime issues

27.02.2025 18:45 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group Sarah Champion MP (centre) along with vice-chairs and senior politicians of Jersey, Guernsey and Sark.

Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group Sarah Champion MP (centre) along with vice-chairs and senior politicians of Jersey, Guernsey and Sark.

Good engagement with UK MPs & Lords again this week in Westminster, discussing current #Guernsey #Alderney & #ChannelIslands issues with members of the newly formed CI All Party Parliamentary Group chaired by Sarah Champion MP. Many thanks to all for their time & attention

14.02.2025 09:34 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Very constructive meeting with Nick Thomas-Symonds, Cabinet Officer Minister with responsibility for EU relations & Paymaster General. Nick is a good friend to Guernsey & has visited regularly since his youth

Very constructive meeting with Nick Thomas-Symonds, Cabinet Officer Minister with responsibility for EU relations & Paymaster General. Nick is a good friend to Guernsey & has visited regularly since his youth

Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst is a member of the Commons Justice Committee which takes a particular interest in scrutinising the UK government’s responsibilities and relationship with Guernsey & the other Crown Dependencies.

Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst is a member of the Commons Justice Committee which takes a particular interest in scrutinising the UK government’s responsibilities and relationship with Guernsey & the other Crown Dependencies.

HE Miguel Berger, German Ambassador to the UK took particular interest in our business links with Germany, our historic relationship with the town of Biberach and how tourism might be enhanced

HE Miguel Berger, German Ambassador to the UK took particular interest in our business links with Germany, our historic relationship with the town of Biberach and how tourism might be enhanced

In Westminster & London today representing Guernsey & Bailiwick interests in various areas, including meetings with Cabinet Office Europe Minister & Paymaster General Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, new Justice Cttee chair Andy Slaughter MP, Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP & German Ambassador HE Miguel Berger

04.02.2025 18:43 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Anyone who closes his eyes to the past is blind to the present.
—Richard von Weizsäcker

#HolocaustMemorialDay

27.01.2025 22:58 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

According to Jesus I certainly should not claim any property as mine, not even my soul. But then neither should the state.

24.11.2024 12:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Pleased to attend Government House today to witness the investiture of Jo Reeve with the British Empire Medal by HE the Lt Governor. Much of Jo’s public service goes unseen. I’ve been honoured to work with him in External Relations for over 12 years & he has headed up the team for the last 8!

23.11.2024 18:24 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Everyone begins as a child by liking Weather. You learn the art of disliking it as you grow up. Haven’t you ever noticed it on a snowy day? The grown-ups are all going about with long faces, but look at the children—and the dogs? They know what snow’s made for.
—C S Lewis

23.11.2024 18:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Gordon Brown: My daughter’s death is why I oppose assisted dying Former PM lost his newborn, Jennifer, at just 11 days old in 2002

Gordon Brown: My daughter's death is why I oppose assisted dying
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22.11.2024 23:29 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Amazing! Just what I was looking for - another social media platform to use in my spare time!

22.11.2024 23:27 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

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