Guernsey Press Politics Podcast

By-election interview: Sam Haskins

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:30:01 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to former deputy Sam Haskins, who is bidding for a return to politics after losing his seat in the States in 2025.

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By-election interview: Nikki Symons

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:29:45 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Nikki Symons, who is standing in this month’s by-election having previously been a candidate in the 2025 general election.

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The Long and the Short of it: Was the finance sector strategy worth the money?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:45:45 GMT

Former deputies Heidi Soulsby and Michelle Le Clerc take a look at the recently-published finance sector strategy and ask, at a cost of hundreds of thousands of pounds, will it prove to be money well spent?

Plus they talk cannabis reform, housing scrutiny, the new major projects portfolio, and this month’s island-wide by-election.

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By-election interview: Andy Taylor

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:11:36 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to former deputy Andy Taylor, who stood down from the States at the last general election but is back to contest this month’s by-election.

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By-election interview: Tamara Menteshvili

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:40:22 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Tamara Menteshvili, who is contesting this month’s by-election having previously stood in the 2025 general election.

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By-election interview: Jonathan Wilson

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:23:45 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Jonathan Wilson, who is contesting this month’s by-election having previously been a candidate in the 2020 general election.

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By-election interview: Ross Le Brun

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to returning candidate Ross Le Brun, who stood unsuccessfully in last year’s general election.

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By-election interview: Stephen Rouxel

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:30:00 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Stephen Rouxel, who stepped aside as president of the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce to stand in this month’s by-election.

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By-election interview: Carl Meerveld

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to former deputy Carl Meerveld, who is bidding to re-enter local politics after losing his seat at the recent general election.

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By-election interview: Rob Harnish

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:22 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Rob Harnish, a candidate in the 2025 general election who is standing again in this month’s by-election.

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By-election interview: Luke Graham

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:19:29 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Luke Graham, a candidate in the 2025 general election who is standing for deputy again in this month’s by-election.

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By-election interview: Julie-anne Headington

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:42:14 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Julie-anne Headington, a first-time candidate standing for Forward Guernsey in this month’s by-election.

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States review: Will cannabis debate come back this term?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:13:31 GMT

Deputy Garry Collins joins Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize to review this week’s one-day meeting, which saw the cannabis requete withdrawn and a move to scrap new legislation for dog walkers fail.

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States preview: Cannabis debate set for delay

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:23:38 GMT

Matt Fallaize and Peter Roffey join Tony Curr to preview this week’s meeting, with Deputy Marc Leadbeater now poised to withdraw his cannabis requete following the code of conduct complaint against him.

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Sacc president Sarah Hansmann Rouxel on the future of island-wide voting

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:27:26 GMT

Sacc president Deputy Sarah Hansmann Rouxel joins Matt Fallaize to talk about island-wide voting and the States’ code of conduct, as well as the work of the other committees she sits on - Education and the Development & Planning Authority.

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Shorthand States: Is GST looking likelier than ever?

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:04:12 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to review this week at the States, as members agree to include food in any GST package and reject a move to have it taken off the table this term.

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States preview with Deputy Liam McKenna

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:08:59 GMT

With GST back on the States’ agenda this week, Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize hear from a deputy who wants to see it taken off the table entirely as they preview this week’s meeting.

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The Long and the Short of it: Savings targets, corporate consultations, and GST

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Former deputies Michelle Le Clerc and Heidi Soulsby digest the latest developments in the island’s great tax and spending debate, plus look ahead to next week’s States meeting and a move to have GST taken off the table for now.

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Deputy Marc Leadbeater on the prison and legalising cannabis

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:10:19 GMT

In the second part of his interview with Matt Fallaize, Home Affairs president Marc Leadbeater talks about the recent challenges facing the island’s prison and a move he is leading which could see cannabis legalised in Guernsey.

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Home Affairs president Marc Leadbeater on police complaints

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:54:22 GMT

In the first of a two-part interview, Home Affairs president Marc Leadbeater joins Matt Fallaize to talk about changes to the police complaints regime, the recent review of the fire service, and sentencing for sexual offences.

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Deputy Gavin St Pier on food and GST

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:30:56 GMT

Ahead of a debate this month about whether food should be included if the States approve a GST-plus later this year, Matt Fallaize speaks to P&R treasury lead Deputy Gavin St Pier about that issue — and where things stand with its tax review.

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Where are we with GST?

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:59:49 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and James Falla to discuss GST and how this States’ view of the issue is taking shape, plus reflect on last week’s Government Work Plan debate and ahead at what an April by-election might look like.

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Housing president Steve Williams on solving a crisis

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:06:14 GMT

Housing president Deputy Steve Williams joins Matt Fallaize to talk about a topic that was on ‘everyone’s manifesto’ and how his committee sees the way forward for this term and beyond.

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The Long and the Short of it: ‘Super priorities’, GST and parliament.gg

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:42:41 GMT

Former deputies Heidi Soulsby and Michelle Le Clerc are back for 2026, discussing the Government Work Plan, the latest proposals around GST, and their struggles using the States’ new website...

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Deputy David Goy on members’ freedom of speech

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:42:03 GMT

First-term deputy David Goy joins Matt Fallazie to talk about how members’ freedom of speech is being restricted, plus his pursuit of transparency around civil service pay, why Guernsey should look further afield for direct investment, and his voting record so far.

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Lindsay de Sausmarez on P&R’s ‘super priorities’

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The president of the Policy & Resources Committee, Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, joins Matt Fallaize to talk about its five new ‘super priorities’ for the next few years - tax, housing, healthcare, the harbours and support for families.

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States recap and by-election in the balance?

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:39:34 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and Tom Porter to round up a short and sweet States meeting and talk by-elections, P&R’s five new ‘super priorities’, and the big issues on the horizon for 2026.

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Health president George Oswald on the challenges facing his committee

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:43:15 GMT

Health & Social Care president Deputy George Oswald joins Matt Fallaize to talk about the challenges facing his committee, including care funding, cannabis misuse, and the island’s soaring healthcare costs.

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Deputy Marc Laine on the States’ IT crisis

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:13:57 GMT

Having taken on a new role as IT adviser to the Policy & Resources Committee, Deputy Marc Laine joins Matt Fallaize to discuss P&R’s recent revelation that £42m. had been wasted on two IT schemes, with the potential of more project failure to come.

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Deputy Neil Inder wants to make planning popular

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:39:42 GMT

The new president of the Development & Planning Authority, Deputy Neil Inder, joins Matt Fallaize to talk about taking on the role, solving the island’s housing woes, guarding against urban creep, and how he wants to make planning popular.

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The Long and the Short of it: IT failures, P&R scrutiny, and Budget bugbears

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:08:30 GMT

Former deputies Heidi Soulsby and Michelle Le Clerc are back with another edition of The Long and the Short of it, talking IT failures after this week’s ‘revelations’ in the States, P&R’s scrutiny hearing, and the Budget.

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£42m down the drain

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:54:12 GMT

Matt Fallaize and James Falla join Tony Curr to reflect on this week’s States meeting, which saw members reject a code of conduct recommendation to suspend Deputy Gavin St Pier - after the P&R vice-president had revealed that tens of millions of pounds of public money appears to have been ‘wasted’ on two failed IT projects.

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Deputy St Pier on the code of conduct case against him

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:09:46 GMT

In the second of a two-part interview, Gavin St Pier joins Matt Fallaize to talk about the code of conduct recommendation to suspend him from the States, which will go before members next week.

Read more on the background to the story here.

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Deputy Gavin St Pier on balancing the island’s books

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:42:05 GMT

In the first of a two-part podcast, P&R treasury lead Gavin St Pier joins Matt Fallaize to talk about the 2026 Budget and what comes next.

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Air links latest and States meeting preview

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:25:36 GMT

Matt Fallaize and James Falla join Tony Curr to reflect on a turbulent week for the island’s air links, with British Airways landing in Guernsey as Blue Islands bows out.

Plus there’s a look ahead to next week’s States meeting as Deputy Gavin St Pier faces a vote on whether he should be suspended from the Assembly over a code of conduct breach.

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Shorthand States: Budget review

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:07:50 GMT

Matt Fallaize and James Falla join Tony Curr to review this week’s Budget debate, which saw P&R’s proposals approved - but not without a few dissenting voices.

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States preview with St Martin’s constable Dave Beausire

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:36:35 GMT

St Martin’s senior constable Dave Beausire joins Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize to preview next week’s Budget debate and talk parish politics ahead of the upcoming parish elections.

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The Long and the Short of it: Budget special

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:14:52 GMT

Ahead of States members debating it early next month, former deputies Michelle Le Clerc and Heidi Soulsby dig in to the detail of the 2026 Budget and what it means for the island’s finances.

If you’ve got a question for a future episode, get in touch at longshortgsy@gmail.com.

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Shorthand States: October meeting review

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:18:30 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to discuss the big talking points from this week’s meeting, including the election of a new DPA president, updates from E&I, and the latest on the code of conduct recommendation to suspend Deputy St Pier from the States.

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States preview with Deputy Andy Sloan

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:16:29 GMT

Scrutiny president Deputy Andy Sloan joins Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize to look ahead to this week’s States agenda and talk about why he plans to vote against P&R’s 2026 Budget.

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Boley Smillie on why the public sector has to change

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:26:24 GMT

After nine months in the job, States chief executive Boley Smillie joins Matt Fallaize to talk about what he’s learnt, what he wants to change, and why the island simply can’t continue on the path of public sector pay growth.

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Lindsay de Sausmarez on education, housing, and Heathrow

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:31:28 GMT

In the second part of our interview with Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, Matt Fallaize speaks to the Policy & Resources president about the pressing issues facing her committee and the community, including housing, education, air links, and more.

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P&R president Lindsay de Sausmarez on the 2026 Budget

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:20:49 GMT

In the first of a two-part interview, Matt Fallaize sits down with the president of the Policy & Resources Committee, Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, to talk about its 2026 Budget, which was published earlier this week.

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Deputy interview: Economic development member Haley Camp

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

After her first three months as a States member, Deputy Haley Camp - who sits on Economic Development and Scrutiny - joins Matt Fallaize to talk about economic priorities, the opportunities around digital assets, and why she thinks challenge is key to our consensus government.

Matt hasn’t been replaced by AI (just yet). There was a technical issue with his mic, so apologies for the audio quality on his end.

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Introducing... The Long and the Short of it

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Former deputies Heidi Soulsby and Michelle Le Clerc are bringing back their podcast this political term - and bringing it to the Guernsey Press Politics Podcast feed!

On the first of a new monthly ‘The Long and the Short of it’, they discuss the code of conduct case against Deputy Gavin St Pier, the role of States property services in light of the Fermain cafe saga, and where we are with scrutiny of the island’s finances.

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Shorthand States: September meeting review

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:57:22 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to round up the big talking points from this week’s one-day meeting, as P&R treasury lead Deputy Gavin St Pier updated members on public finances - against the backdrop of a code of conduct recommendation to suspend him from the States.

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States preview: P&R names preferred pick for vacant seat

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

With the States set to elect a new member of Policy & Resources next week, Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize are joined by P&R’s preferred pick to fill the vacant seat on the top committee — Deputy Yvonne Burford.

Plus there’s a look at what else is on the agenda, including school governance boards and an update statement from Economic Development president Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller, fresh from her trip to a regional economic forum in Brittany.

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Deputy interview: Education president Paul Montague

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:19:44 GMT

New Education, Sport & Culture president Paul Montague sits down with Matt Fallaize to talk about his first few weeks in the role, the current situation with the Sixth Form Centre, and some of the key issues facing his committee this term.

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Shorthand States: A good start for Education

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:13:50 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to reflect on this week’s States debate - the first following the summer recess, as members talked education, police complaints and approved an unusual change to the next meeting...

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P&R one short as States return

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:46:31 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by James Falla and Matt Fallaize to preview this week’s meeting, as the States return from summer recess facing an unprecedented situation following Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq’s arrest.

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New Policy & Resources team elected unopposed

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:55:58 GMT

Hear reaction from P&R president Lindsay de Sausmarez as Tony Curr, Matt Fallaize and former deputy Peter Roffey round up today’s election of the members of the States’ top committee.

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Lindsay de Sausmarez elected as P&R president

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:15:13 GMT

The first woman to lead Guernsey’s senior political committee.

Hear from Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, the new president of Policy & Resources, as Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize report on the first day of the States tern.

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The first big decision facing the new States

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:02:57 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to discuss the race to become P&R president, with four candidates looking likely to be in contention when the new Assembly meets next Tuesday to decide who should get the States’ top job.

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Former Bailiff Sir Richard Collas on the election

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:26:45 GMT

As candidates waited to hear their election fate last Thursday, Matt Fallaize spoke to former Bailiff Sir Richard Collas to get his thoughts on the campaign, the key election issues and the challenges facing the new States.

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Election Weekly: What next for the top 10?

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 06:38:10 GMT

Hear from Lindsay de Sausmarez, Yvonne Burford, Tom Rylatt and Carl Meerveld as Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to look at where the top 10 at this election might fit into the new States and where things came unstuck for some of the big names to miss out.

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Election Weekly: Results reaction

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:16:59 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and James Falla alongside departing deputy Peter Roffey and deputy-elect Andy Sloan to unpack the results of the 2025 general election.

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Election Weekly: ‘Exit poll’ hints at likely shocks

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:16:40 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and James Falla to discuss the results of our online ‘exit poll’, plus we hear from some of those voting on the final polling day and there’s an interview with political spin doctor turned podcast heavyweight Alastair Campbell.

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Election Weekly: Ed Gregson on his candidate pod reviews

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:14:49 GMT

Media studies teacher Ed Gregson, whose reviews of our candidate interviews have been generating plenty of discussion on Guernsey People Have Your Say, joins Tony Curr, Matt Fallaize, James Falla and Lucy Rouget as the election campaign enters its final week.

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Candidate interview: Tony Corbin

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Tony Corbin in our final candidate interview ahead of polling.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Liam McKenna

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Liam McKenna, who is bidding for a second States term.

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Candidate interview: Bruno Kay-Mouat

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Bruno Kay-Mouat, a first-time candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Charlie Murray-Edwards

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:00:15 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Charlie Murray-Edwards, a first-time candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Andy Cameron

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:37:30 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Andy Cameron, who is bidding for a second States term.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Andrea Dudley-Owen

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:23:30 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Andrea Dudley-Owen, who is bidding for a third States term.

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Candidate interview: Heidi Almonte

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:35:47 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Heidi Almonte, a first-time candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Rosie Henderson

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:12:40 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to 2025 election candidate Rosie Henderson.

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Candidate interview: Kerry Barnfather

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:35:50 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Kerry Barnfather, a first-time candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Sally Rochester

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:51:02 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Sally Rochester, a first-time candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Mary Lowe

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:43:17 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to former deputy Mary Lowe, who is bidding for a return to politics at this election.

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Candidate interview: Luke Graham

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:37:26 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Luke Graham, a first-time candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Aidan Matthews

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:48:25 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Aidan Matthews, who is bidding for a second term in the States.

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Election Weekly: Two weeks to go...

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:52:06 GMT

Deputy Heidi Soulsby, who is standing down at the election having served as P&R vice-president, joins Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize to discuss the latest from the campaign trail.

Plus we hear from three young voters from the Sixth Form Centre after students got the chance to put their questions to candidates.

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Candidate interview: Rob Curgenven

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:15:21 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Rob Curgenven, a first-time candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Sue Aldwell

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:02:17 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Sue Aldwell, who is bidding for election for a second States term.

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Candidate interview: Tom Rylatt

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:04:20 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Tom Rylatt, one of the first-time candidates running for Forward Guernsey.

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Candidate interview: Steph Shore

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:59:04 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Steph Shore, a new candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Rhona Humphreys

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:48:54 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Rhona Humphreys, one of six candidates running for Forward Guernsey.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Mark Helyar

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:36:58 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Mark Helyar, who is bidding for re-election to the States for a second term.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Peter Ferbrache

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:39:41 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to former P&R president Peter Ferbrache, who is bidding for re-election to the States.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Steve Falla

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:32:00 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Steve Falla, who is bidding for a second States term.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Chris Le Tissier

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:35:57 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Chris Le Tissier, who is bidding for re-election to the States.

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Candidate interview: Tamara Menteshvili

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:01:39 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Tamara Menteshvili, a new candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Marc Laine

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:53:04 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to two-time former deputy Marc Laine, who is bidding for a return to politics at this election.

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Candidate interview: Paul Montague

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:40:26 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Paul Montague, a new candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Sofi Noakes

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:28:17 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Sofi Noakes, one of six candidates being endorsed by Forward Guernsey at this election.

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Candidate interview: Steven Wall

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:18:44 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to 2025 election candidate Steven Wall.

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Candidate interview: Deputy David De Lisle

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:09:14 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy David De Lisle, who is bidding for re-election to the States.

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Candidate interview: Nikki Symons

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:01:26 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Nikki Symons, a first-time candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Barry Harris

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:19:19 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to 2025 election candidate Barry Harris.

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Candidate interview: Jeremy Mercer

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:58:43 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Jeremy Mercer, a new candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Lexi Lundberg

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:54:56 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Lexi Lundberg, a new candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Munazza Malik

Sat, 31 May 2025 12:38:40 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Munazza Malik, a first-time candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Nick Moakes

Sat, 31 May 2025 12:31:44 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Nick Moakes, who is bidding to be elected for a second term.

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Candidate interview: Deputy John Dyke

Sat, 31 May 2025 10:22:40 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy John Dyke, who is bidding for re-election next month.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Yvonne Burford

Sat, 31 May 2025 09:54:31 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Yvonne Burford, who is bidding for re-election next month.

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Candidate interview: Lee Van Katwyk

Fri, 30 May 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to 2025 election candidate Lee Van Katwyk.

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Candidate interview: Diane Mitchell

Fri, 30 May 2025 15:43:06 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Diane Mitchell, a new candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Jayne Ozanne

Fri, 30 May 2025 15:29:54 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Jayne Ozanne, a new candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Kerensa Gardner

Fri, 30 May 2025 13:33:52 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Kerensa Gardner, a new candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Steve Williams

Fri, 30 May 2025 11:40:55 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Steve Williams, a new candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Rob Prow

Fri, 30 May 2025 11:34:28 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Rob Prow, who is standing for re-election next month.

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Candidate interview: Deputy John Gollop

Fri, 30 May 2025 06:16:30 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy John Gollop, who is bidding to extend his 28-year stay in the States.

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Candidate interview: George Oswald

Fri, 30 May 2025 06:11:06 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to George Oswald, a new candidate at this year’s election.

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Election Weekly: Taking stock of the campaign

Thu, 29 May 2025 21:36:05 GMT

Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize are joined by departing deputy Andy Taylor to discuss the election campaign so far.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Tina Bury

Thu, 29 May 2025 16:47:49 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Tina Bury, who is bidding for a second term in the States.

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Candidate interview: David Nussbaumer

Thu, 29 May 2025 12:05:49 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to former deputy David Nussbaumer, who is bidding for a return to politics after more than two decades away.

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Candidate interview: Haley Camp

Thu, 29 May 2025 11:40:07 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Haley Camp, a first-time candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Adrian Dilcock

Thu, 29 May 2025 11:28:49 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to 2025 election candidate Adrian Dilcock.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Marc Leadbeater

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:57:01 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Marc Leadbeater, who is bidding to be elected for a third States term.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:49:54 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller, who is bidding for a second term.

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Candidate interview: David Dorrity

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:00:50 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to David Dorrity, a first-time candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Victoria Oliver

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:55:45 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Victoria Oliver, who is bidding for re-election to the States.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Gavin St Pier

Wed, 28 May 2025 10:20:01 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Gavin St Pier, leader of Forward Guernsey — the only formal party endorsing candidates at this election.

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Candidate interview: David Goy

Wed, 28 May 2025 06:39:31 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to David Goy, a first-time candidate at this year’s election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez

Tue, 27 May 2025 17:20:16 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, who is bidding for a third term in the States.

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Candidate interview: Chris Nicolle

Tue, 27 May 2025 17:11:37 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to 2025 election candidate Chris Nicolle.

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Candidate interview: Jennifer Strachan

Tue, 27 May 2025 14:00:08 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Jennifer Strachan, a new candidate at this year’s election.

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Candidate interview: Andy Niles

Tue, 27 May 2025 13:37:20 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Andy Niles, a new candidate standing in this year’s election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Adrian Gabriel

Tue, 27 May 2025 11:11:16 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Adrian Gabriel, who is bidding to be re-elected to the States at the 2025 election.

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Candidate interview: Ross Le Brun

Tue, 27 May 2025 10:43:22 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Ross Le Brun about his campaign for election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Chris Blin

Sat, 24 May 2025 08:47:00 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Chris Blin, who is bidding for re-election to the States.

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Candidate interview: Rob Harnish

Sat, 24 May 2025 08:40:55 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Rob Harnish, who is running for deputy at next month’s island-wide election.

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Candidate interview: Andy Le Lievre

Fri, 23 May 2025 13:10:26 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to former deputy Andy Le Lievre, who is bidding for a return to politics at next month’s election.

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Candidate interview: Andy Sloan

Fri, 23 May 2025 11:22:00 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Andy Sloan, a new candidate standing at next month’s election.

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Candidate interview: Susie Gallienne

Fri, 23 May 2025 09:14:11 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Susie Gallienne, a new candidate at this election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Charles Parkinson

Thu, 22 May 2025 15:34:51 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Charles Parkinson, leader of the ‘Fair Tax Group’.

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Candidate interview: Sarah Hansmann Rouxel

Thu, 22 May 2025 15:19:24 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to former deputy Sarah Hansmann Rouxel, who is bidding to return to the States.

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Candidate interview: Art Allen

Thu, 22 May 2025 12:47:41 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Art Allen about his campaign for the role of deputy.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Simon Fairclough

Thu, 22 May 2025 11:56:14 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Simon Fairclough, who is running for a second term.

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Candidate interview: Garry Collins

Thu, 22 May 2025 10:50:42 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to former deputy Garry Collins as he bids to make a return to politics.

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Candidate interview: Paul Luxon

Thu, 22 May 2025 10:24:04 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to former deputy Paul Luxon, who is bidding for a return to island politics at this election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Carl Meerveld

Wed, 21 May 2025 19:02:05 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Carl Meerveld, who is bidding to be elected for a third States term.

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Candidate interview: Tom Moore

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:56:07 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Tom Moore, one of the candidates for next month’s general election.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:49:57 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq, who has served on the States’ top committee this term.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Simon Vermeulen

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:40:03 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Simon Vermeulen, who is running for a second term in the States Assembly.

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Candidate interview: Stuart Jehan

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:12:54 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to new candidate Stuart Jehan, one of six endorsed by the Forward Guernsey party.

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Candidate interview: Deputy Neil Inder

Wed, 21 May 2025 10:18:52 GMT

Matt Fallaize speaks to Deputy Neil Inder as we begin our series of interviews with the candidates standing in the island’s 2025 general election.

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Election Weekly: A new high point for female candidates

Wed, 21 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

With the election campaign getting into full swing, Shelaine Green from Women in Public Life joins to talk about its work to get more women on the ballot paper — and how that work has borne fruit in 2025.

Plus Tony Curr, Matt Fallaize and James Falla look at the various opportunities for voters to get a better sense of candidates ahead of polling and preview the Guernsey Press’ own election interview series, which begins on Wednesday.

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Election Weekly: 82 names on the list

Thu, 15 May 2025 12:09:31 GMT

It’s over to the voters...

With nominations now closed and 82 candidates for islanders to choose from, Tony Curr is joined by James Falla, Matt Fallaize and departing deputy Peter Roffey to get their reaction.

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Election Weekly: Nominations open!

Tue, 13 May 2025 12:30:32 GMT

In the first edition of our new Election Weekly series tracking Guernsey’s 2025 general election, James Falla and Matt Fallaize join Tony Curr to discuss the first day of nominations, the potential for party success, and a major blow to candidates’ canvassing hopes.

We’ll be back twice a week until the polls close, so stay tuned over the next five weeks as we bring you the best insights, analysis, and content from the campaign trail.

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Shorthand States: End of term

Fri, 02 May 2025 15:49:31 GMT

That’s it for this States.

Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize speak to Deputies Al Brouard and Peter Ferbrache, one of whom is definitely stepping away while one is now considering standing again, as the final meeting of this term draws to a close — and brings with it a decision on how to tackle noisy vehicles.

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Shorthand States: Late April day three

Thu, 01 May 2025 18:28:08 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to round up the penultimate day of the term as members debate the future of Les Vardes Quarry, the path to net zero and Sark electricity.

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Shorthand States: Late April day two

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:19:20 GMT

Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize round up day two of the meeting, which saw members vote to create a commission to progress a potential offshore wind far and begin debate on the future of Les Vardes quarry.

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Shorthand States: Late April day one

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:18:19 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to review day one of this final meeting of the term, with decisions taken on the minimum wage and questions put to ESC about Les Varendes.

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Shorthand States: Late April preview

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:43:57 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to preview a bumper final meeting of this States term, with four days in the Royal Court ahead for members and debates on the minimum wage, inert waste and noisy vehicles among the business.

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Shorthand States: Early April day three

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:41:18 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to round up the final day of the meeting, which saw the future of Alderney’s airport in the spotlight once again.

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Shorthand States: Early April day two

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:45:03 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to talk through today at the States, which saw decisions on the future of parish rectories and the Island Development Plan.

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Shorthand States: Early April day one

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:18:06 GMT

Matt Fallaize and Tom Porter join Tony Curr to round up day one of the meeting, which brought news on Aurigny’s finances — and its plans for the Alderney routes.

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Shorthand States: Early April preview

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:45:13 GMT

The penultimate States meeting of the term gets underway tomorrow — and there's a lot on the agenda.

Members have a stack of items carried over from the last sitting to get through first, including debates on sexual offences reform, parish rectories, and how the Island Development Plan can be changed in future.

Add to that the new business going before them this week, including significant debates on Alderney and Sark, and whether to fund further work on a potential offshore wind farm.

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What can we expect from the 2025 election?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:26:42 GMT

With the countdown to the election well and truly on, Guernsey Press editor James Falla is joined by three big figures who won’t be standing this time around, P&R president Lyndon Trott, his deputy Heidi Soulsby and political veteran Peter Roffey, to talk about what’s in store and what’s at stake for the next States.

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Shorthand States: Late March day three

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:52:01 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr on the steps of the Royal Court to recap the final day of this week’s meeting.

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Shorthand States: Colleges funding to continue

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:08:24 GMT

Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize round up the latest from the States as members back a move to continue funding the three colleges.

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Shorthand States: Late March day one

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:23:03 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and Tom Porter to recap today at the States, as debate begins on a move to scrap funding for the colleges and there are update statements from three major committees.

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States preview: A political nightmare for Education?

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:18:07 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and James Falla to preview this week’s meeting, with Education’s plans to cut the colleges’ funding set to be debated by members.

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Deputy Andrea Dudley-Owen on the future of college funding

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:34:17 GMT

Ahead of this week’s debate on plans to scrap taxpayers’ funding of the three colleges, Education president Deputy Andrea Dudley-Owen joins James Falla to talk about why her committee feels change is needed.

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Shorthand States: Housing standards law approved after heated debate

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:07:59 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and Tom Porter to look back on Thursday’s States debate, which saw legislation to give tenants in the private rental sector stronger legal protection backed by a narrow margin.

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Shorthand States: Early March day one

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:03 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and Tom Porter as members back the cautious expansion of the open property market and questions are raised about the latest visitor numbers.

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Shorthand States: Early March meeting preview

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:10:26 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and Tom Porter to preview this week’s meeting, with questions on visitor numbers and a debate on open market property among the items on the order paper.

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Shorthand States: Late February day three

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:02:51 GMT

James Falla and Matt Fallaize round up the final day of this week’s meeting, with dairy industry support and members’ pay on the agenda.

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Shorthand States: Late February day two

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:17 GMT

James Falla and Matt Fallaize recap the second day of the meeting, which saw decisions taken on long-term care.

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Shorthand States: Late February day one

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:51:38 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and Tom Porter to round up day one of this week’s meeting, with the diving platform, party funding and Beau Sejour among the topics discussed by members.

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Shorthand States: Late February meeting preview

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:10:07 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by James Falla and Matt Fallaize to look ahead to another busy week in the States, with questions on College funding and the Bathing Pools diving platform set to feature alongside a debate on private care carried over from the last meeting.

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Shorthand States: February day two

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:21:03 GMT

Matt Fallaize and Simon De La Rue discuss the second day of the first February States meeting, during which members moved on from debating their own debating rules to deliberating on school governance.

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Shorthand States: February day one

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:33:14 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Simon De La Rue to round up the first day of the meeting as P&R president Lyndon Trott’s statement provides plenty of talking points.

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Alderney special with Alex Snowdon and Edward Hill

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Matt Fallaize is joined by Alderney’s two representatives in the States of Guernsey, Alex Snowdon and recent poll-topper Edward Hill, to talk about the future of its airport, the shape of its politics and the relationship between the islands.

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Shorthand States: January day three

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:06:40 GMT

Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize round up the final day of the meeting as members back a move to limit the length of speeches.

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Shorthand States: January day two

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:49:12 GMT

Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize recap today at the States as members back the creation of a new housing committee.

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Shorthand States: January day one

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:59:04 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize to recap the first day of this week’s States meeting.

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States preview: Housing back on agenda and a ‘hospital pass’ for next Assembly

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:46:40 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and James Falla ahead of the first States meeting of 2025, with debate set to resume on the creation of a housing committee as P&R sends a bleak message to the next States.

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Shorthand States: December day three

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:38:54 GMT

James Falla and Matt Fallaize round up the final day of the States’ December meeting.

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Shorthand States: December day two

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:02:42 GMT

Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize round up the latest from the States as members debate moves to change the number of deputies.

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Shorthand States: December day one

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:23:50 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize to review the first day of the final States meeting of 2024.

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States preview: Have we got too many deputies?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:00:27 GMT

Matt Fallaize is joined by Deputies Peter Ferbrache and Carl Meerveld as members prepare to debate a move to reduce their number in future.

Plus they give their reaction to the launch of a new ‘political movement’, touch on some of the other topics facing States members this week and talk about the potential for a wind farm to solve Guernsey’s financial problems.

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‘You couldn’t make it up!’ — Richard Graham on his two new books

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:13 GMT

Former deputy Richard Graham joins Matt Fallaize to talk about two new books carrying his name — one a wartime love story which draws on his time in the armed forces, the other a collection of his much-loved Guernsey Press political sketch writing, illustrated by Ross Le Brun.

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Future Guernsey unveils policy-driven ‘political movement’

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:41:56 GMT

Future Guernsey is a new ‘political movement’ promising to put policy before personality.

Following its launch event last night, Matt Fallaize is joined by founders Lindsey Freeman and Gavin St Pier to talk about where it’s come from, how it will work and what it hopes to achieve.

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Shorthand States: NICE drugs, vaping and police complaints

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:43:40 GMT

Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to round up the rest of the talking points from the States’ November meeting, which concluded today.

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Shorthand States: Ferry questions and Alderney antagonism

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:56:41 GMT

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and James Falla to review day one of this week’s meeting, which saw Deputy Neil Inder answer questions about the ferry tender process and some robust exchanges between members over Alderney’s relationship with Guernsey.

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States preview: Ferries, Alderney flights and NICE drugs

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:45:36 GMT

Guernsey Press editor James Falla and senior reporter Matt Fallaize look ahead to this week’s States meeting.

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Shorthand States: GST-plus approved

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:19:20 GMT

A significant moment in this States...

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize react to the conclusion of this week’s 2025 Budget debate as States members backed a plan to introduce a 5% GST from 2027, alongside a new 15% income tax band and reductions in social security contributions.

But with a two-year rise in income rejected, it leaves next year’s spending plans unfunded.

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Shorthand States: Budget day three

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:10:28 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the third day of this week’s Budget meeting as States members laid the groundwork for some big decisions tomorrow...

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Shorthand States: Budget day two

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:04:24 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round-up today’s budget debate as States members edge towards a vote on what is now three options — raise income tax for two years followed by GST-plus, introduce GST-plus only from 2027, or do nothing.

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Shorthand States: Budget day one

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:51:00 GMT

Is momentum building behind GST-plus? Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize review day one of this week’s Budget debate.

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Shorthand States: Time for GST?

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:13:29 GMT

With GST back on the table, Simon De La Rue is joined by James Falla and Matt Fallaize to look ahead to this week’s budget debate.

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Shorthand States October Day 1: Admonition

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:49:02 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: late Sept, day two

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:54:08 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: late Sept, day one

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:10:25 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: early September meeting, day three

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:25:15 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: early September meeting, day two

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:32:31 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: early September meeting day one

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:14:09 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: early September meeting preview

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:26:29 GMT

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.

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Kiosk Politics: Dave Mahoney on getting things done

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:29:24 GMT

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.

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Kiosk Politics: Yvonne Burford on the run up to the election

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:09:56 GMT

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.

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Kiosk Politics: Rob Prow on police complaints and GST

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:18:56 GMT

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.

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Kiosk Politics: Liam McKenna on why he’s still ‘no to GST’

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:48:25 GMT

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.

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Kiosk Politics: Andy Taylor on planning and policing

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:12:38 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: July meeting day two

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:04:50 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up today’s proceedings, which included debates on animal welfare and use of the Royal Court.

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Shorthand States: July meeting day one

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:54:17 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize dig in to the veritable ‘tapas’ selection of issues discussed at the States today.

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Kiosk Politics: Sasha Kazantseva-Miller on parties and housing

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:47:37 GMT

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.

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Kiosk Politics: Tina Bury on her first term

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:58:46 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: June meeting review

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:45:58 GMT

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.

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Election 2025: One year to go

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:06:57 GMT

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.

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2023 States accounts: What’s the bottom line?

Thu, 30 May 2024 16:45:42 GMT

Hear from P&R vice-president Heidi Soulsby as James Falla and Matt Fallaize take stock of the latest States accounts.

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Shorthand States: May day two

Thu, 23 May 2024 19:22:54 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up today’s States debate, with election spending dominating proceedings.

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Shorthand States: May day one

Wed, 22 May 2024 20:20:45 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the first day of the States’ May meeting.

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Shorthand Scrutiny: HSC

Sun, 05 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: Members back GP11 move after abrupt finish

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:48:02 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize wrap up this week’s meeting after an abrupt finish to the GP11 debate.

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Shorthand States: GP11 set to be suspended

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:36:20 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: April meeting preview

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:14:09 GMT

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 the week.

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GP11, the DPA, and solving the housing crisis

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Ahead of a States debate this week on the controversial GP11 planning policy, Matt Fallaize is joined by three members of the Development & Planning Authority — president Victoria Oliver, vice-president Andy Taylor and John Dyke, who is leading a move to have it scrapped — to discuss the issues around affordable housing and whether house building has been stifled since its introduction.

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‘States has underperformed, but why?’

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:28:10 GMT

As the build-up begins to next year’s second island-wide election, Matt Fallaize is joined by Guernsey’s longest-serving politician, Deputy Peter Roffey, chairman of the think tank Gpeg, Lord Digby Jones and the man chairing a review of the States, Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq, to discuss the way the island is run — and whether it can be improved.

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P&R president Lyndon Trott on 100 days in the role

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:01:06 GMT

A little over 100 days since being re-elected as P&R president, Deputy Lyndon Trott joins Matt Fallaize to reflect on the role and talk about the big issues facing the island and islanders, including public finances, housing, and wages.

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Shorthand States: Mooring fees move defeated

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:14:53 GMT

Matt Fallaize and Mark Ogier speak to Deputies De Lisle and Roffey as the former’s move to cut an increase in mooring fees lost on the second and final day of the March meeting.

Make sure to pick up Friday’s paper for full States coverage.

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Shorthand States: A shock revelation from the HSC president

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:19:29 GMT

Matt Fallaize and Mark Ogier are joined by P&R president Lyndon Trott after it was revealed by Health president Al Brouard in the States that he had been kept in the dark by staff for months as the projected cost of the hospital transformation project increased by tens of millions.

Read more States coverage from the opening day of the March meeting in Thursday’s Press.

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Deputy Vermeulen on mooring fees, waste, GP11 and Aurigny

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:07:35 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize are joined by Deputy Simon Vermeulen, a member of Economic Development and Home Affairs, to talk about the issues currently facing Aurigny and a trio of requetes that he is putting his name to relating to mooring fees, parish waste, and planning — the first two of which will be debated at next week’s meeting.

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Shorthand States: SACC under pressure?

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:37:19 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up a one-day February meeting as States’ Assembly & Constitution Committee president Carl Meerveld is accused of ‘hiding’ behind excuses over a lack of progress.

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Education to face further challenges?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:06:32 GMT

As States members prepare to return to the Royal Court this week, James Falla and Matt Fallaize consider the challenges coming down the line as ESC looks to see its transformation project through, including interviews with Deputy Aiden Matthews on his objections to plans to move the sixth form centre to La Mare and a response from Education president Andrea Dudley-Owen. Plus there's a look ahead to the February meeting and a relatively light agenda.

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What last month’s decision to fund Les Ozouets means for education

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:32:04 GMT

Simon De La Rue is joined by Education president Deputy Andrea Dudley-Owen and director of education Nick Hynes to talk about what the future of education now looks like following the States’ recent decision to fund Les Ozouets.

Listen out for the second part of this interview, covering some of the challenges to Education’s latest plans, later this week.

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Shorthand States: Fixed penalty notices increased

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:50:41 GMT

Simon De La Rue recaps the final day of the States’ January meeting.

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Shorthand States: Island-wide election changes ruled out for 2025

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:46:11 GMT

Simon De La Rue is joined by SACC member Deputy Simon Fairclough after the States rejected a move to explore changing the island’s electoral system ahead of the next election.

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Shorthand States: £88m Ozouets plan backed

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:09:22 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the first day of the States’ first meeting of 2024 as members backed a new plan on education funding for Les Ozouets.

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Deputy St Pier on rolling elections, the latest education plan, and life as a backbencher

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:29:38 GMT

Matt Fallaize is joined by Deputy Gavin St Pier to talk about the state of local politics, why he wants the idea of rolling island-wide elections investigated, his reaction to the new P&R’s new plan to fund education, and life on the back benches.

Stay tuned for daily Shorthand States updates on this feed as the States return this week for the first meeting of 2024.

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Deputy Ferbrache on his time as P&R president

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:05:32 GMT

Former chief minister Peter Ferbrache joins for an extended interview as James Falla and Matt Fallaize round up 2023 in island politics and look ahead to what the new year has in store.

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Shorthand States: Move to block mooring fees hike fails

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:53:57 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the final day of debate at the States this year, as a move to block hikes in mooring fees loses by just one vote.

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Shorthand States: Gollop makes top team as P&R committee complete

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:02:49 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize get reaction from Deputy John Gollop and Deputy Lyndon Trott as the new-look P&R takes shape.

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New P&R president Lyndon Trott on the key challenges facing the island

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:01:34 GMT

Listen to Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize's full interview with Deputy Lyndon Trott following his election as the new president of the Policy & Resources as they cover some of the key issues facing the island, including housing, education, and tax.

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Shorthand States: P&R voted out, Deputy Trott voted in

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:11:50 GMT

Hear from Guernsey's new president of Policy & Resources, Deputy Lyndon Trott, as Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up a dramatic and decisive day at the States, which saw members back the motion of no confidence in the island's senior committee.

Full coverage in Thursday's Guernsey Press.

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Shorthand States: How is it looking for P&R?

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 06:00:59 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize preview this week's States meeting, as deputies prepare to make their decision on the future of the island's senior committee.

Stay tuned for daily Shorthand States updates throughout the week alongside comprehensive coverage in the Guernsey Press.

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Shorthand States: P&R debate adjourned

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 19:09:53 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up Friday's no-confidence debate, which will now drag on into December and the next meeting after members failed to reach a conclusion on the future of P&R.

Look out for their full coverage in this weekend's Guernsey Press.

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Shorthand States: 'The boil has got to be lanced'

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:08:31 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize are joined by P&R president Peter Ferbrache, with debate on a motion of no confidence in his committee set to take place on Friday.

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Shorthand States: Still no backing for Education's plans...

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:23:19 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the first day of this week's meeting as deputies return to debate on the 2024 Budget — and with it the issue of how to fund Education's transformation programme.

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Deputy Kazantseva-Miller & Deputy Roffey on the way ahead for this States

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:57:33 GMT

Guernsey Press editor James Falla and chief reporter Matt Fallaize are joined by Deputy Peter Roffey and Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller ahead of another significant week in the States — with the fate of Education's capital plans and the future of the P&R committee in the balance.

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Shorthand States: Budget debate on hold!

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:03:14 GMT

On hold! Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up all the latest from the States as members decide to adjourn the Budget meeting — in the middle of debate on whether to re-fund Education's programme — and come back in two weeks' time...

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Shorthand States: 2024 Budget day two

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:03:53 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the second day of this week's Budget meeting.

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Shorthand States: 2024 Budget day one

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:06:07 GMT

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.

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Deputy Charles Parkinson on his motion of no confidence in P&R and the budget debate

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:58:59 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: P&R to seek early election after GST fails again

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:29:41 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: Tax take three, day three...

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:24:43 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: Hospital project prioritised?

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:55:06 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: 'Fairer alternative' defeated

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:42:12 GMT

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.

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Tax debate take three: Deputy Peter Ferbrache

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:40:52 GMT

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 deputies who want to see increases in income tax or company tax instead or, in some cases, hardly any tax increases at all. But perhaps P&R's greatest challenge comes from the self-styled 'fairer alternative' group of deputies, who came closest to getting a majority for an earlier version of their plan the last time the States debated tax and spending earlier this year, and who have submitted revised proposals for next week's debate. Ahead of that debate, in the second part of a Politics Podcast double-header, our reporter Matt Fallaize speaks to P&R president Peter Ferbrache.

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Tax debate take three: Deputy Heidi Soulsby

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:27:06 GMT

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 deputies who want to see increases in income tax or company tax instead or, in some cases, hardly any tax increases at all. But perhaps P&R's greatest challenge comes from the self-styled 'fairer alternative' group of deputies, who came closest to getting a majority for an earlier version of their plan the last time the States debated tax and spending earlier this year, and who have submitted revised proposals for next week's debate. Ahead of that debate, in part one of a Politics Podcast double-header, our reporter Matt Fallaize speaks to the leader of the 'fairer alternative' deputies, Heidi Soulsby.

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Deputy Bob Murray on tax, spending, and education

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:53:28 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: Deputy St Pier fires back

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:45:19 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: Runway move rejected

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:36:17 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier review the second day of the States' late September meeting.

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Shorthand States: Late September day one

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:50:56 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier review the first day of this week's States meeting.

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Shorthand States: Late September preview

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:16:49 GMT

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.

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Tax, borrowing, and the finance industry with Deputy Lyndon Trott

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:00:57 GMT

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.

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‘Parents will now stay on the island’ — Herm lease-holder John Singer on the decision to reopen its school

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:44:14 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: Herm School saved, ESC scarred

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:55:14 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: Peace breaks out over electricity strategy!

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:30:09 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: Deputies return to budget warning

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:03:31 GMT

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.

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What next for this States?

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 07:07:39 GMT

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.

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Director of education Nick Hynes on exam results, political uncertainty, and Herm School

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:12 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: States out for summer...

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:42:44 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: Trouble brewing over tenders?

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:42:11 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the third day of this week's States meeting.

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Shorthand States: HSC under pressure?

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:16:26 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the big talking points from today at the States.

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Shorthand States: GWP recap

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:43:41 GMT

Simon De La Rue is joined by Deputy Gavin St Pier to review Tuesday's Government Work Plan debate.

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Shorthand States: GWP debate preview

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:11:49 GMT

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.

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Shorthand States: July day three

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 08:23:30 GMT

James Falla and Matt Fallaize reflect on the conclusion of the States' July meeting.

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Shorthand States: July day two

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:39:03 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier round up the key debates and decisions from day two of the States' July meeting.

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Shorthand States: July day one

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:38:43 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier recap the first day of the States' July meeting.

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Shorthand States: June day three

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:08:09 GMT

Hear from some of the main protagonists in this week's extraordinary education law debate as Simon De La Rue rounds up the final day of the States' June meeting.

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Shorthand States: June day two

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:07:21 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier round up an education-dominated second day of the States' June meeting.

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Shorthand States: June day one

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:16:49 GMT

Simon De La Rue rounds up the first day of the States' June meeting.

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Shorthand States: May 2023 day 1 of 1

Wed, 24 May 2023 17:55:22 GMT

A one-day wonder of a States meeting, as witnessed by Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize.

On the agenda: waiting times at the PEH, ESS readies its biggest begging bowl for social housing, Condor's 'emergency' and bypassing the King, among other things.

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Shorthand States: May preview

Tue, 23 May 2023 16:06:24 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize look ahead to the States' May meeting, which begins on Wednesday.

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Deputy Aldwell and Deputy Kazantseva-Miller on women in politics, the savings sub-committee, and Liberation Day

Sat, 20 May 2023 05:00:52 GMT

Guernsey Press editor James Falla and reporter Matt Fallaize are joined by Deputy Sue Aldwell, who sits on Education and Home Affairs, and Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller, a member of the DPA and Economic Development, to talk about women in politics — and their own experiences this term, the continuing fallout from the tax debate and the work of the new 'savings sub-committee' — of which Deputy Kazantseva-Miller is a part, and the future of Liberation Day celebrations.

Stay tuned to this feed next week for daily 'Shorthand States' round-ups from the May meeting, alongside comprehensive States coverage in the paper.

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Shorthand States: April day two

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:08:33 GMT

James Falla and Simon De La Rue reflect on the second and final day of the States' April meeting, with reaction from Deputy Peter Roffey after Employment & Social Security's proposal for a one-off increase in benefits was defeated.

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Shorthand States: April day one

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:28:13 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the key talking points from the first day of the States' April meeting.

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Deputy Falla and Deputy de Sausmarez on greenhouses, benefits, and capital projects

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 08:53:24 GMT

Guernsey Press editor James Falla and reporter Matt Fallaize are joined by Environment president Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez and Economic Development vice-president Deputy Steve Falla to talk about some of the big political issues of the moment, including Deputy Falla's move to free up derelict glass for redevelopment, a proposal from the Committee for Employment & Social Security — of which both are members — for a one-off rise in benefits in response to high inflation, plans from P&R to cut back on capital spending, and the fallout from Condor's acquisition of a new ferry.

Stay tuned to this feed next week for daily 'Shorthand States' round-ups from the April meeting, alongside comprehensive States coverage in the paper.

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Guernsey's chief minister on capital projects, benefits proposals, and the ferry purchase

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:49:02 GMT

Guernsey Press reporter Matt Fallaize is joined by P&R president Deputy Peter Ferbrache to talk about plans to cut some spending on capital projects, a move to increase benefits in response to high inflation, the prospect of freeing up derelict greenhouses for redevelopment, and Condor's States-backed, CCA-approved purchase of a new ferry.

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Shorthand States: March day three

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:28:26 GMT

Simon De La Rue rounds up the final day of the States' March meeting.

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Shorthand States: March day two

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:00:27 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the second day of the States' March meeting.

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Shorthand States: March day one

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:13:58 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the key talking points from the opening day of the March meeting.

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Shorthand States: March preview

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:51:14 GMT

James Falla and Matt Fallaize preview this week's States meeting — the first since the major tax debate when deputies rejected a move to introduce GST.

Stay tuned for daily 'Shorthand States' updates on this feed throughout the week alongside comprehensive States coverage in the pages of the Guernsey Press.

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Deputy Burford and Deputy Meerveld on the DPA, a divided Assembly, and ballooning budgets

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:17:12 GMT

Hosts Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize are joined by Scrutiny president Deputy Yvonne Burford and SACC president Deputy Carl Meerveld to talk about the DPA dispute, the divide in the current States Assembly, and the spiralling costs of major capital projects.

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Shorthand States: GST rejected — along with all five tax options

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:26:55 GMT

Hear reaction from Deputy Peter Ferbrache and Deputy Heidi Soulsby as Matt Fallaize and Mark Ogier round up the finale to the States' landmark tax debate, which saw all five options rejected by members.

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Shorthand States: February day two

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:11:43 GMT

James Falla and Matt Fallaize reflect on the second day of this week's States meeting — and the fifth day in total focused on tax — as States members edge towards general debate on what is now five options aimed at solving the islands' long-term financial issues.

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Shorthand States: February day one (tax day four...)

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:15:06 GMT

Matt Fallaize and Mark Ogier look back at the opening day of the States' February meeting — as debate resumed on the landmark tax debate.

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The tax debate: Deputy Ferbrache and Deputy St Pier

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:45:08 GMT

As States members prepare to resume debate on the tax review, Simon De La Rue is joined by the current chief minister and the former chief minister — Deputy Peter Ferbrache and Deputy Gavin St Pier — to discuss the options on the table.

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Shorthand States: Tax debate day three

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:07:59 GMT

Matt Fallaize and Mark Ogier round up the third and final day — for now — of the tax debate, including reaction from P&R president Peter Ferbrache.

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Shorthand States: Tax debate day two

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:03:33 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the second day of the States' tax debate.

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Shorthand States: Tax debate day one

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:13:33 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the first day of debate on the tax review, which began with a significant public protest against GST on the steps of the Royal Court.

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Shorthand States: Tax debate preview

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:52:28 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize look ahead to this week's big States meeting and the much-anticipated tax debate.

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The tax debate: Deputy Ferbrache and Deputy Meerveld

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 07:43:27 GMT

With the tax review debate just days away now, Simon De La Rue is joined by the man leading the case for GST — P&R president Deputy Peter Ferbrache — and the man who, through a sursis or delaying motion, wants it taken off the table at the first opportunity — Deputy Carl Meerveld — to explore the arguments both ways and talk about what next week's debate will mean for the island and the assembly.

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The tax debate: Deputy Chris Blin on why he's saying 'no to GST'

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 19:15:37 GMT

Simon De La Rue is joined by Deputy Chris Blin to talk about why he's got behind the 'Say No to GST' campaign, and where he'd like to see the tax debate go instead.

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The tax debate: Deputy Heidi Soulsby on a 'fairer alternative' to GST

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:39:39 GMT

Simon De La Rue is joined by former deputy chief minister Heidi Soulsby to talk about her 'fairer alternative' to the tax review plan, which she's bringing to the States alongside former chief minister Gavin St Pier in the form of an amendment to next week's debate.

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The tax debate: Deputy Peter Roffey on P&R's 'progressive' plan

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:02:52 GMT

Next up in our series of interviews ahead of the term-defining States debate on tax, Simon De La Rue is joined by Employment & Social Security president — and member of the tax review panel presenting the case for introducing GST — Deputy Peter Roffey to get his response to the two major challenges to P&R's plan and talk about why he thinks the package of measures it's proposing are best for the island.

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The tax debate: Deputy Peter Ferbrache on the challenges facing P&R

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:13:16 GMT

With a week to go until P&R takes its tax plan to the States, Simon De La Rue sits down with its president, Deputy Peter Ferbrache, to talk about the two major amendments facing his committee.

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The tax debate: Deputy Charles Parkinson on his corporate solution

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:12:01 GMT

As debate around tax intensifies ahead of next week's States meeting, Simon De La Rue gauges the mood at Monday's public meeting organised by Deputy Charles Parkinson, whose amendment would see the burden shifted from individuals back to the corporate sector.

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The tax debate: what to expect

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:00:38 GMT

What can we expect from next week's tax debate? Chamber president Diane de Garis and former States economist Dr Andy Sloan join Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize on the Guernsey Press Politics Podcast to set the scene ahead of one of the biggest decisions facing deputies in more than a decade. Stay tuned for more episodes throughout the week as we hear from prominent voices on all sides of the debate.

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Six-minute States: December 2022 day three

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:21:47 GMT

Chloe Presland and Simon De La Rue round up the third and final day of the States' December meeting which saw members back plans to extend the Alderney runway.

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Six-minute States: December 2022 day two

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:13:11 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland recap the second day of this week's States meeting — which was dominated by debate on Alderney's runway.

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Six-minute States: December 2022 day one

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:26:14 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland round up all the decisions and debate from the first day of the States' December meeting.

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Six-minute States: December 2022 preview

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:17:12 GMT

Chloe Presland and Simon De La Rue look ahead to the busy week in the States chamber.

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Six-minute States: November 2022 day three

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:08:28 GMT

Chloe Presland and Simon De La Rue round up the final day of debate at this week's States meeting.

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Six-minute States: November 2022 day two

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:48:15 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland round up the day's debate and decision-making at the States.

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Six-minute States: November 2022 day one

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:11:52 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland recap day one of the States' November debate.

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Six-minute States: November 2022 preview

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:11:39 GMT

Chloe Presland and Simon De La Rue look ahead to a busy week at the States.

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Six-minute States: Budget debate day two

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:00:21 GMT

Chloe Presland and Mark Ogier round up today's debate at the States, which saw deputies approve the 2023 budget.

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Six-minute States: Budget debate day one

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:53:08 GMT

Chloe Presland and Mark Ogier recap the opening day of the budget debate.

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Six-minute States: Budget debate preview

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:57:15 GMT

Chloe Presland and Mark Ogier look ahead to this week's budget debate, which gets under way on Tuesday.

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Six-minute States: October 2022 day three

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:34:16 GMT

Simon De La Rue rounds up the third and final day of the States' October meeting, which saw deputies back a new population and immigration policy.

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Six-minute States: October 2022 day two

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:32:45 GMT

Chloe Presland and Simon De La Rue recap the second day of this week's States meeting.

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Six-minute States: October 2022 day one

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 20:55:14 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland recap the first day of the States' October debate.

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Six-minute States: October 2022 preview

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:40:38 GMT

Chloe Presland and Simon De La Rue look ahead to the States' October meeting which will see a debate on population management take centre stage.

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Six-minute States: Late September day three

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:20:30 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland recap the final day of the States' late September meeting, which saw members vote to introduce discrimination legislation.

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Six-minute States: Late September days one and two

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:48:34 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland round up the first two days of debate at the States' late September meeting.

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Six-minute States: September day one

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:33:54 GMT

Chloe Presland and Simon De La Rue round up the opening day of the States' September meeting.

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Six-minute States: September preview

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:50:21 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland run through the agenda for the States' September meeting.

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Six-minute States: July day three

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:49:23 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier recap the third and final day of debate at the States' July meeting when discussion of the PEH field dominated proceedings.

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Six-minute States: July day two

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:34:30 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland recap the second day of debate at the States' July meeting.

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Six-minute States: July day one

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:42:48 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier round up debate on the first day of the States' July meeting.

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Dep Heidi Soulsby on the Government Work Plan

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:39:34 GMT

With States members having agreed to prioritise effort on ten key issues through the Government Work Plan, P&R vice-president Heidi Soulsby joins Simon De La Rue to talk about how they got there and what it means.

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British-Irish Council brings political big hitters to Guernsey

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:36:50 GMT

Listen to the full audio from Friday's British-Irish Council press conference along with reaction to what was discussed from Tony Curr and Simon De La Rue as political leaders from the UK and Ireland joined the heads of government in the Crown Dependencies for the fifth such summit hosted in Guernsey since the process was established.

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Six-minute States: June day three

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:25:52 GMT

Chloe Presland and Simon De La Rue round up the third day of debate on the Government Work Plan.

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Six-minute States: June day two

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:19:28 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier recap the second day of debate on the Government Work Plan, and run slightly over time in the process!

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Six-minute States: June day one

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:22:21 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland round up the opening day of debate on the Government Work Plan — one dominated by the issue of housing.

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Six-minute States: June meeting preview

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:13:41 GMT

James Falla and Simon De La Rue look ahead to this week's Government Work Plan debate.

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Dep Jonathan Le Tocq on Guernsey's constitutional bond with the Crown

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:00:53 GMT

Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq — P&R's lead member for External Relations & Constitutional Affairs — joins Simon De La Rue to talk about Guernsey's relationship with the Crown and why it is so important, how the Bailiwick is managing the impacts of Brexit and how it could bring big opportunities for local business, and what is next for the Government Work Plan.

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Six-minute States: May meeting day two

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:44:04 GMT

James Falla and Mark Ogier recap the second and final day of the States' May meeting.

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Six-minute States: May meeting day one

Wed, 25 May 2022 19:26:23 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland recap the opening day of debate at the States' May meeting.

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Six-minute States: May meeting preview

Tue, 24 May 2022 15:53:51 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland look at the agenda for the States' May meeting, which begins on Wednesday.

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Dep John Dyke and Martin Thwaite on planning, public finances, and party politics

Fri, 06 May 2022 09:43:12 GMT

Simon De La Rue is joined by Deputy John Dyke, who sits on the Development & Planning Authority and Scrutiny Management Committee, and St Andrew’s senior constable Martin Thwaite to talk, among other things, about life in his parish, planning and affordable housing, tax and the cost of living, and the future of the Guernsey Party, of which Deputy Dyke is a member.

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Six-minute States: April meeting day two

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:57:04 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier round up the second and final day of the States' April meeting, which saw debate on the L'Ancresse wall, al fresco dining, and the Covid review.

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Six-minute States: April meeting day one

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:28:53 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Chloe Presland round up the first day of debate in the States' April meeting.

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Six-minute States: April meeting preview

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:37:56 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier run through the agenda for this week's States debate.

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Six-minute States: March meeting day three + Deputy de Sausmarez interview

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:57:48 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier round up the third and final day of the March meeting, plus there is an interview with Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez after the creation of an east coast development agency was approved by deputies — including her amendment calling for an investigation into diverting traffic away from the seafront.

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Six-minute States: March meeting day two

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:46:27 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier round up day two at the States, where a decision was finally taken on electronic voting and debate began on the creation of an east coast development agency.

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Six-minute States: March meeting day one + Deputy Ferbrache interview

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:34:25 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier recap the first day of the States' March meeting, plus there is an interview with P&R president Deputy Peter Ferbrache recorded following the update statement he made on behalf of his committee.

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Six-minute States: March meeting preview

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:46:02 GMT

Simon De La Rue and James Falla preview this week's States meeting, with the creation of an east coast development agency and electronic voting leading the agenda.

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Dep Heidi Soulsby and David Inglis on Covid, Ukraine, and tax

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:11:30 GMT

Host Will Green is joined by Deputy Heidi Soulsby, vice-president of Policy & Resources, and David Inglis, former deputy and chairman of Age Concern, to talk about the current Covid situation, Guernsey's response to the war in Ukraine, and the tax debate.

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Six-minute States: February meeting round-up

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:07:25 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch round up the States' one-day February meeting.

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Dep Peter Roffey & Ben Craddock on active travel and housing

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:29:42 GMT

Host Helen Bowditch is joined by Deputy Peter Roffey, president of Employment & Social Security and the States' Trading Supervisory Board, and Ben Craddock from the Guernsey Bicycle Group to talk about active travel, cycle infrastructure, and housing.

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Six-minute States: January meeting day two

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 19:54:24 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch recap the second and final day of the States' January meeting, which saw debate centred on calls for a review on how the pandemic has been managed.

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Six-minute States: January meeting day one

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:37:06 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Simon De La Rue round up debate on the first day of the States' January meeting.

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Six-minute States: January meeting preview

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:04:43 GMT

Simon De La Rue previews the States' January meeting ahead of the start of debate.

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Dep Sasha Kazantseva-Miller & Andre Austin on housing, development, and the fibre rollout

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 07:00:36 GMT

On the first Guernsey Press Politics Podcast of 2022, Simon De La Rue is joined by Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller and Andre Austin from Swoffers estate agents to talk about housing, development, and the rollout of fibre broadband.

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Six-minute States: December meeting day two

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:42:26 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch recap the second and final day of the States' December meeting.

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Six-minute States: December meeting day one

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:42:31 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Simon De La Rue round up day one of the States' December meeting.

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Six-minute States: December meeting preview

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 19:19:40 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch look ahead to the States' December meeting, which gets underway on Wednesday.

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Six-minute States: November round-up

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:23:24 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Simon De La Rue round up the one and only day of the States' November debate, which took the form of a 'hybrid' meeting at St James.

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Six-minute States: November preview

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:37:59 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Simon De La Rue preview the States' November meeting.

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COP26: The way ahead for Guernsey

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:30:01 GMT

As we bring our COP26 series to a close, Will Green speaks to Environment president Lindsay de Sausmarez, economist Dr Andy Sloan, and IoD member Sally Rochester to reflect on the impact of the conference and explore how Guernsey's response to the climate crisis will take shape in the next few years.

Supported by the International Sustainability Institute Channel Islands.

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COP26: How green is your house?

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:25:14 GMT

With the built environment a key issue at COP26 in Glasgow, Will Green speaks to Alex Titheridge — from commercial property specialists D2 — about one of the biggest causes of climate change and how Guernsey can improve the green credentials of the places in which we live and work.

Supported by the International Sustainability Institute Channel Islands.

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COP26: A green future for inter-island air travel?

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:29:09 GMT

With transport high on the agenda at the UN climate conference in Glasgow, Will Green speaks to aircraft engineer Mark Harrisson from GreenAir, about a project he hopes can eliminate carbon emissions from inter-island air travel within a decade — all thanks to hydrogen and the tried-and-trusted Islander.

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COP26: The first-mover in green finance

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:27:39 GMT

As discussion among delegates at the UN climate summit in Glasgow turns to the role of innovation, Will Green speaks to Stephanie Glover and Josephine Bush — both specialists in green and sustainable finance at Guernsey Finance — about how the island's leading industry can use its expertise to help solve the world's climate crisis.

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COP26: Is the Bailiwick braced for climate change?

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:42:45 GMT

In the latest in our special series following the UN's climate summit in Glasgow, Will Green speaks to Dr Andrew Casebow — former States environment advisor — about adaptation and what the Bailiwick should be bracing itself for as a result of climate change.

Supported by the International Sustainability Institute Channel Islands.

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COP26: The new name in Guernsey's biodiversity battle

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 08:00:47 GMT

In our latest interview exploring Guernsey and the climate crisis, Will Green speaks to Fiona Bateson from the Community Foundation about the Guernsey Nature Commission, a new body being formed to help protect and restore the island's natural habitats.

This series is supported by the International Sustainability Institute Channel Islands.

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COP26: How do young people in Guernsey feel?

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 06:51:48 GMT

As the focus of COP26 moves to public empowerment and elevating young voices, Will Green speaks to two members of Guernsey's Youth Forum — Amelie Le Prevost and Mia Edgworth — to find out how they feel about the climate crisis and what they would like to see from local leaders.

This series is supported by the International Sustainability Institute Channel Islands.

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Six-minute States: Early November day three

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:07:24 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Simon De La Rue summarise the final day of the States' early November meeting, which saw more debate on discrimination legislation.

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COP26: How clean is Guernsey's energy?

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 06:44:44 GMT

In the next in our series of interviews tracking the issues being discussed at the UN climate change conference in Glasgow, Will Green speaks to Stuart Blondel — chief commercial officer at Guernsey Electricity — to find out about the Bailiwick's transition to clean energy.

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Six-minute States: Early November day two

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:35:22 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Simon De La Rue round up day two of the early November States meeting.

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COP26: 'Finance is king'

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:39:40 GMT

With mobilising finance one of the four key goals at the UN climate change conference in Glasgow, Will Green speaks to economist Dr Andy Sloan — founder of the International Sustainability Institute Channel Islands — about the "outsized" role the Bailiwick can play in helping fund the climate fight.

This series is supported by the International Sustainability Institute Channel Islands.

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Six-minute States: Budget debate

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:28:38 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch round up debate on the Budget.

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COP26: Guernsey and the climate crisis

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:15:37 GMT

In the first of a special 10-part podcast series running alongside the UN's climate change conference in Glasgow, Will Green speaks to Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez — president of the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure — to find out how Guernsey can make an impact on a global issue.

Supported by the International Sustainability of the Channel Islands.

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Six-minute States: Budget preview

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:34:56 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch look forward to the States' Budget debate.

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Dep Lyndon Trott & Richard Graham on free speech and the budget

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 05:00:44 GMT

Helen Bowditch is joined by Deputy Lyndon Trott and former States member, now political sketch writer, Richard Graham to talk about free speech and next week's budget debate.

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Six-minute States: October day three

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:02:15 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Simon De La Rue summarise the final day of the States' October meeting, which included debate on Aurigny and fibre broadband.

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Six-minute States: October day two

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:20:54 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Simon De La Rue round up day two of the States' October debate.

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Six-minute States: October day one

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:09:58 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch summarise the key twists and turns from today's tax debate in six minutes, or so.

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Six-minute States: October preview

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:30:09 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch preview the States' October meeting which will see debate continue on the tax green paper, alongside updates from Education and Environment.

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P&R president Peter Ferbrache on the first year of this States

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:26:22 GMT

Guernsey Press editor James Falla sits down with the president of Policy & Resources, Deputy Peter Ferbrache, to reflect on the first year of this States.

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Election 2020: One year on

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:00:57 GMT

A year on from Guernsey's maiden island-wide election, Helen Bowditch and Simon De La Rue are joined by father of the house John Gollop and first-term deputy Tina Bury to reflect on how it shaped the Assembly and what's been achieved by this States in its first 12 months.

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Six-minute States: Late September meeting day three

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:25:57 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch recap Friday at the States, which saw a full day of debate on the tax review and the promise of more to come after the issue was deferred to later in the month.

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Six-minute States: Late September meeting day two

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:20:59 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch round up the second day of debate at the States' late September meeting.

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Six-minute States: Late September meeting day one

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:41:39 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Simon De La Rue round up the first day of debate in the late September meeting, where plenty of questions were asked but there was no mention of tax... yet.

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Six-minute States: Late September meeting preview

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:59:16 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch bring you a bite-sized lookahead to this week's States meeting, with tax — and GST — set to dominate debate.

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Former States economist Dr Andy Sloan on the 'mirage' of a headroom for tax rises

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:28:02 GMT

Ahead of debate on P&R's tax review green paper, former States economist Dr Andy Sloan joins GP editor James Falla to elaborate on his open letter, published on 22 September, arguing that the belief that there is spare 'headroom' for tax rises is misplaced.

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Six-minute States: September meeting day three

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:16:19 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Simon De La Rue round up day three of the States' September meeting, which saw Education's controversial secondary school model voted through.

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Six-minute States: September meeting day two

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:22:29 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch round up day two of the States' September meeting, another day dominated by education.

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Six-minute States: September meeting day one

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:37:27 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch bring you a bite-sized summary of the first day of the States' September meeting, when debate resumed on the future of secondary education in the island.

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Six-minute States: September meeting preview

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:21:55 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch preview the States' September meeting, which will see debate continue on the future of secondary education.

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Dep Mark Helyar on the tax review

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:21:22 GMT

Guernsey Press editor James Falla sits down with Deputy Mark Helyar, treasury lead for the Policy & Resources Committee, for an extended interview ahead of next month's States debate on the island's tax review, when members will be asked to assess the possibility of introducing a GST or new income-based health tax.

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Six-minute States: Government Work Plan day three

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:28:11 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Mark Ogier round up the third and final day of debate on the Government Work Plan.

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Six-minute States: Government Work Plan day two

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:14:08 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Mark Ogier bring you a summary of the second day of debate on the Government Work Plan.

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Six-minute States: Government Work Plan day one

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:42:34 GMT

Helen Bowditch and Mark Ogier round up the first day of debate on the Government Work Plan.

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Six-minute States: Government Work Plan preview

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:09:50 GMT

Helen Bowditch and James Falla look ahead as States members prepare to dive straight back into the chamber this week to debate the Government Work Plan.

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Six-minute States: July meeting day three

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:25:39 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch round up the third day of the States' July meeting.

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Six-minute States: July meeting day two

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:42:02 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch round up day two of the States' July meeting as deputies approve abortion reform and begin to debate the future of secondary education.

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Six-minute States: July meeting day one

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:48:24 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch round up debate on the first day of the States' July meeting, which saw votes taken on Deputy Chris Le Tissier and abortion legislation.

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Six-minute States: July meeting preview

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:00:46 GMT

Simon De La Rue and Helen Bowditch try (and fail!) to preview July's packed agenda inside six minutes in the first of our new States audio summaries, which will be hitting this feed ahead of every meeting and at the end of each day of debate.

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Dep Lindsay de Sausmarez & Diane de Garis on education, abortion, and misbehaving deputies

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:22:36 GMT

Helen Bowditch is joined by Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, president of the committee for the environment and infrastructure, and the vice-president of the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, Diane de Garis, to get their thoughts on next week's contentious States agenda.

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Kay Leslie & John Cook on the harbour development debate

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:00:19 GMT

With States members locked in debate about the future of our harbours, Helen Bowditch is joined by the executive director of the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, Kay Leslie, and local superyacht specialist John Cook to get their take on the plans for the development of Guernsey's ports.

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Dep Andrea Dudley-Owen on Education's three-school policy letter

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:05:23 GMT

Education, Sport & Culture president Andrea Dudley-Owen joins host Helen Bowditch to discuss the policy letter, proposing a three-school secondary and post-16 model, which her committee has now submitted to the States.

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Dep Steve Falla & Zoe Lihou on harbours, douzaines, and Liberation Day celebrations

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:02:34 GMT

On the first edition of the Guernsey Press Politics Podcast, Helen Bowditch is joined by Deputy Steve Falla and St Peter Port constable Zoe Lihou to talk about ambitious proposals for the island's harbours, the evolution of the douzaines, and the future of Liberation Day celebrations.

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