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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 06, 2023•37 min
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize unpack a dramatic conclusion to the tax and spending debate, as P&R announces plans to seek an early general election following another defeat for its GST plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2023•19 min
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the third day of this week's already-epic tax and spending debate, including reaction from Deputy Lyndon Trott to his unsuccessful income tax amendment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 19, 2023•19 min
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the second day of the States' tax and spending debate, as a successful move by Deputy Al Brouard seems to have given the next phase of the hospital project a better chance of getting through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2023•13 min
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the first day of a pivotal States meeting for this assembly, as the self-styled 'fairer alternative' to P&R's funding and investment plan is voted down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2023•12 min
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 ...
Oct 13, 2023•34 min
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 ...
Oct 13, 2023•46 min
With less than two weeks to go now until the States' big tax and spending debate, P&R member Deputy Bob Murray joins Matt Fallaize to discuss his committee's proposals. Stay tuned for more coverage ahead of — and during — this month's meeting as members return to the major political issue of this term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 05, 2023•57 min
Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier round up the final day of the States' September meeting, which saw emotions elevated in the chamber as members debated a recent privileges panel report into the actions of Deputy St Pier. Read the full story and reaction in this weekend's Guernsey Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2023•10 min
Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier review the second day of the States' late September meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2023•9 min
Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier review the first day of this week's States meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2023•9 min
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize run through the agenda for this week's meeting, which will see another debate on the future of Guernsey's airport runway. Stay tuned for daily 'Shorthand States' updates on this feed throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2023•11 min
Deputy Lyndon Trott joins James Falla and Matt Fallaize to discuss the big political talking points of the moment, including P&R’s latest tax plans, housing, energy, and whether the finance industry has seen “core Guernsey folk” left behind, as Deputy Neil Inder has claimed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2023•57 min
Simon De La Rue speaks to Herm Island lease-holder John Singer following Friday’s decision in the States to reopen its school with immediate effect, reversing ESC’s plans for a one-year trial closure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 09, 2023•9 min
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the final day of this week’s meeting as deputies vote by some margin to reopen Herm School — in a crushing defeat for Education, Sport & Culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 08, 2023•11 min
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up day two of the States' early September meeting, which saw E&I’s electricity strategy sail through with just one vote against. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 07, 2023•11 min
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the first day of the States' return from summer recess, which featured an update statement from P&R president Deputy Peter Ferbrache. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 06, 2023•11 min
Guernsey Press editor James Falla and reporter Matt Fallaize take stock of the big stories to emerge during the States summer recess and preview a potentially decisive few months ahead for this Assembly as they prepare to return next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 02, 2023•40 min
Simon De La Rue is joined by Guernsey's director of education Nick Hynes to talk about the latest exam results, the impact of years of political uncertainty around the secondary model, and the future of Herm School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 01, 2023•27 min
Simon De La Rue wraps up the final day of this week's States meeting with members not returning to the Royal Court until September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2023•10 min
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the third day of this week's States meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2023•15 min
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the big talking points from today at the States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2023•10 min
Simon De La Rue is joined by Deputy Gavin St Pier to review Tuesday's Government Work Plan debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2023•7 min
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize look at what to expect in the States this week, as members debate the Government Work Plan before moving on to July's regular business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2023•10 min
James Falla and Matt Fallaize reflect on the conclusion of the States' July meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 08, 2023•6 min
Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier round up the key debates and decisions from day two of the States' July meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 07, 2023•10 min
Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier recap the first day of the States' July meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 05, 2023•11 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2023•14 min
Simon De La Rue and Mark Ogier round up an education-dominated second day of the States' June meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2023•11 min
Simon De La Rue rounds up the first day of the States' June meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2023•8 min
