Guernsey's politicians look set to vote again on introducing GST.

Deputy Peter Roffey is bringing an amendment to the Budget.

It will include a 5% percent goods and services tax from 2027 as part of a package of measures to raise revenue.

It is similar to proposals, previously rejected by the Assembly, from the previous Policy and Resources committee.

He says it would be fairer than the two year, 2% rise in income tax being proposed by Lyndon Trott's P&R.

Guernsey's senior committee has proposed a temporary 22% rate to tackle an estimated £43m deficit.

The higher rate would generate an extra £34m in revenue in both 2025 and 2026.

Deputy Roffey argues the income tax hike will take money from those who can least afford it, and make Guernsey less competitive drawing people to work in the island.

Previous attempts to stem losses with GST have failed, and led to the Assembly voting out the previous P&R.

The Budget is due to be debated in the States in the week of 5 November.