Guernsey Press Politics Podcast

Guernsey Press editor James Falla and senior political reporter Matt Fallaize look back on a one-day-only October States meeting, in which former Chief Minister Gavin St Pier received a formal reprimand. Housing and sea defences were also discussed, as E&I president Lindsay de Sausmarez updated members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Fallaize and James Falla review the second and final day of the late September States meeting, in which competition law was suspended to permit a takeover in the telecoms market. They also look back at the political careers of former deputies Jack Honeybill and Mike Torode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get fiscal. James Falla and Matt Fallaize review the first day of the late September meeting at the States of Deliberation, where members were warned about the increasingly parlous condition of the island's bottom line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputies decide future candidates should be allowed to spend far less on trying to get elected and then defer a decision on whether to set up a housing committee. Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize look back on the final day of the first meeting following the summer recess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the second day of the early September States meeting, during which members debated the minimum wage and the spending limits to be imposed on candidates for next year's general election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Land reclamation, social media profanity and a new £16m black hole were all discussed on the first day back from the summer recess. Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up a busy day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Fallaize and Simon De La Rue look ahead to the first of two States meetings scheduled for September 2024. Housing and the minimum wage are among the issues expected to dominate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the final episode of our summer series, former P&R member — now backbencher — Deputy Dave Mahoney joins Matt Fallaize at Vistas at Vazon to talk about his experience of getting things done in the States, the ongoing debate around GST and public finances and what he thinks is holding back politics in the island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scrutiny president Deputy Yvonne Burford joins Matt Fallaize at Portelet to talk about her political career — and comeback, her committee work this term, and why this States is ready for an election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Kiosk Politics series continues with Home Affairs president Rob Prow. He joined host Matt Fallaize at Vistas at Vazon to talk about some of the big issues of the term, including population management, police complaints and GST. Plus his thoughts on running for P&R president and the debate over executive government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we continue our summer series, Deputy Liam McKenna joins Matt Fallaize at Rousse to talk about his motivations for getting into politics, his fears over the impact of the housing crisis, the role of the Bailiff and why he’s still against GST. Produced by Tony Curr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our latest Kiosk Politics episode, DPA vice-president and home affairs member Deputy Andy Taylor joins Matt Fallaize at Portelet to talk planning, policing, and being a first-term politician, plus Longue Hougue, Leale’s Yard, Fort Richmond and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up today’s proceedings, which included debates on animal welfare and use of the Royal Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize dig in to the veritable ‘tapas’ selection of issues discussed at the States today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having been sun-drenched on our first Kiosk Politics chat, Matt Fallaize and Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller swapped out ice creams for hot drinks as they headed back to the shelter of Port Soif to talk about political parties and her ideas to help solve the housing crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first in a summer series as we ask deputies to take us to their favourite kiosks to chat about our island and way it’s run, Matt Fallaize is joined by Deputy Tina Bury at Port Soif to talk about her route into politics, her experience so far, and her decision to resign from HSC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue is joined by Deputies De Lisle and Queripel on a blustery evening outside the Royal Court to recap today’s one-day June States meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With exactly a year to go until the 2025 election, James Falla, Matt Fallaize and Simon De La Rue take a look at which deputies plan to stand again, how first-time candidates will get their message across this time and whether there is any prospect of political parties coming to the fore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear from P&R vice-president Heidi Soulsby as James Falla and Matt Fallaize take stock of the latest States accounts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up today’s States debate, with election spending dominating proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the first day of the States’ May meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Curr is joined by Press reporters Mark Ogier and Matt Fallaize and Mike Read from CareWatch to discuss Health & Social Care’s appearance in front of the Scrutiny panel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize wrap up this week’s meeting after an abrupt finish to the GP11 debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the first day of this week’s States meeting and a lively debate on a controversial planning policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize look ahead to this week’s States meeting, where a debate on the controversial GP11 planning policy will be the focus alongside a potentially interesting election for the vacant seat on Health & Social Care. For more on GP11, listen to our previous podcast featuring three members of Development & Planning — and stay tuned for updates on this feed throughout...