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A Jersey politician fears she missed out on promotion to a vacant Assistant Minister role in government because she is pregnant.Speaking exclusively to ITV News, Deputy Jess Perchard says she was rejected for a vacant Assistant Education Minister position after showing an interest, and was offered no interview or clear explanation for the decision.The Education Minister, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, has refused to comment on whether her pregnancy was a factor, adding his choice of Assistant Ministers is based on their existing expertise.
I am definitely asking myself several questions. Is it because I am female? Is it because I am young and female? Is it because I am pregnant, young and female? Is it because I am smart and female? All of those packages if you like do cause women issues when it comes to progression in work.