Guernsey Press Politics Podcast

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the first day of this week's Budget meeting, as deputies reject a move to bring forward debate on the motion of no confidence in P&R. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of this week's budget debate, Deputy Charles Parkinson joins Guernsey Press editor James Falla and senior reporter Matt Fallaize to talk about the motion of no confidence in P&R he is leading — which is set to go before members later this month — and the tax and spending issues dominating local politics. Stay tuned for our daily 'Shorthand States' updates on this feed from Tuesday. Hoste...

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize unpack a dramatic conclusion to the tax and spending debate, as P&R announces plans to seek an early general election following another defeat for its GST plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the third day of this week's already-epic tax and spending debate, including reaction from Deputy Lyndon Trott to his unsuccessful income tax amendment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the second day of the States' tax and spending debate, as a successful move by Deputy Al Brouard seems to have given the next phase of the hospital project a better chance of getting through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the first day of a pivotal States meeting for this assembly, as the self-styled 'fairer alternative' to P&R's funding and investment plan is voted down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next week the States meet for probably the most important debate of their five-year term. Policy & Resources will make a third attempt to get a majority for its plan for the largest tax rises in decades — which includes a new goods and services tax but also income tax and social security reductions targeted at the least affluent half of islanders. Its plan faces numerous challenges from deputi...

Next week the States meet for probably the most important debate of their five-year term. Policy & Resources will make a third attempt to get a majority for its plan for the largest tax rises in decades — which includes a new goods and services tax but also income tax and social security reductions targeted at the least affluent half of islanders. Its plan faces numerous challenges from deputi...

With less than two weeks to go now until the States' big tax and spending debate, P&R member Deputy Bob Murray joins Matt Fallaize to discuss his committee's proposals. Stay tuned for more coverage ahead of — and during — this month's meeting as members return to the major political issue of this term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier round up the final day of the States' September meeting, which saw emotions elevated in the chamber as members debated a recent privileges panel report into the actions of Deputy St Pier. Read the full story and reaction in this weekend's Guernsey Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier review the second day of the States' late September meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier review the first day of this week's States meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize run through the agenda for this week's meeting, which will see another debate on the future of Guernsey's airport runway. Stay tuned for daily 'Shorthand States' updates on this feed throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputy Lyndon Trott joins James Falla and Matt Fallaize to discuss the big political talking points of the moment, including P&R’s latest tax plans, housing, energy, and whether the finance industry has seen “core Guernsey folk” left behind, as Deputy Neil Inder has claimed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue speaks to Herm Island lease-holder John Singer following Friday’s decision in the States to reopen its school with immediate effect, reversing ESC’s plans for a one-year trial closure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the final day of this week’s meeting as deputies vote by some margin to reopen Herm School — in a crushing defeat for Education, Sport & Culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up day two of the States' early September meeting, which saw E&I’s electricity strategy sail through with just one vote against. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the first day of the States' return from summer recess, which featured an update statement from P&R president Deputy Peter Ferbrache. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guernsey Press editor James Falla and reporter Matt Fallaize take stock of the big stories to emerge during the States summer recess and preview a potentially decisive few months ahead for this Assembly as they prepare to return next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue is joined by Guernsey's director of education Nick Hynes to talk about the latest exam results, the impact of years of political uncertainty around the secondary model, and the future of Herm School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue wraps up the final day of this week's States meeting with members not returning to the Royal Court until September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the third day of this week's States meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the big talking points from today at the States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue is joined by Deputy Gavin St Pier to review Tuesday's Government Work Plan debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize look at what to expect in the States this week, as members debate the Government Work Plan before moving on to July's regular business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.