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Former deputies Heidi Soulsby and Michelle Le Clerc dig into the latest happenings in local politics, including the MyGov report, the latest on Leale’s Yard, and a couple of resignations in the States... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First-term deputy Lee Van Katwyk joins Matt Fallaize to talk about his work as vice-president of Development & Planning and as a member of Economic Development, as well as some of the wider issues facing this States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and Peter Roffey to talk about Deputy Gavin St Pier’s resignation from the top committee and what it means for the big tax debate he had been set to lead. Plus Deputy Marc Laine unveils a plan to speed up the delivery of affordable homes and is there another by-election in the offing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hear from by-election winner Ross Le Brun as Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize react to Wednesday’s island-wide vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and James Falla to round up the April States meeting, including reaction to a damning report into the failed £21m MyGov IT project. Plus who’s in contention heading into next week’s by-election? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Fallaize and Peter Roffey join Tony Curr to preview this week’s States meeting, with a debate on how major projects are planned and delivered the main item on the agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode explores the efficacy of Guernsey's recently published Finance Sector Strategy 2035, debating its £300,000 cost against historical delivery challenges and ambitious growth targets. The hosts also delve into the withdrawn cannabis legalization racket, highlighting complexities with international conventions and the UK's stance. Further discussions cover the new housing committee's struggles to meet targets and the need for robust scrutiny of the new major projects portfolio. The podcast concludes with a preview of the upcoming island-wide by-election, offering insights into candidate dynamics and the demanding nature of political office.
Andy Taylor discusses his return to politics after a brief break, emphasizing his drive to represent the working middle and bring a different perspective, not being from a finance background. He shares his assessment of the current States, including what he believes they got right with "super priorities" and wrong with the slow progress on housing. Taylor reflects on his past political regrets and accomplishments, explains his nuanced stance on taxation and GST, and outlines his plans and key policy priorities—namely population and housing—should he be elected.
Matt Fallaize speaks to Tamara Menteshvili, who is contesting this month’s by-election having previously stood in the 2025 general election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Fallaize speaks to Jonathan Wilson, who is contesting this month’s by-election having previously been a candidate in the 2020 general election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Fallaize speaks to returning candidate Ross Le Brun, who stood unsuccessfully in last year’s general election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Fallaize speaks to Rob Harnish, a candidate in the 2025 general election who is standing again in this month’s by-election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Fallaize speaks to Julie-anne Headington, a first-time candidate standing for Forward Guernsey in this month’s by-election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
