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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Fallaize joins Tony Curr to round up the rest of the talking points from the States’ November meeting, which concluded today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guernsey Press editor James Falla and senior reporter Matt Fallaize look ahead to this week’s States meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the third day of this week’s Budget meeting as States members laid the groundwork for some big decisions tomorrow... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is momentum building behind GST-plus? Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize review day one of this week’s Budget debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guernsey Press editor James Falla and senior political reporter Matt Fallaize look back on a one-day-only October States meeting, in which former Chief Minister Gavin St Pier received a formal reprimand. Housing and sea defences were also discussed, as E&I president Lindsay de Sausmarez updated members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Fallaize and James Falla review the second and final day of the late September States meeting, in which competition law was suspended to permit a takeover in the telecoms market. They also look back at the political careers of former deputies Jack Honeybill and Mike Torode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's get fiscal. James Falla and Matt Fallaize review the first day of the late September meeting at the States of Deliberation, where members were warned about the increasingly parlous condition of the island's bottom line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deputies decide future candidates should be allowed to spend far less on trying to get elected and then defer a decision on whether to set up a housing committee. Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize look back on the final day of the first meeting following the summer recess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the second day of the early September States meeting, during which members debated the minimum wage and the spending limits to be imposed on candidates for next year's general election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Land reclamation, social media profanity and a new £16m black hole were all discussed on the first day back from the summer recess. Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up a busy day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Fallaize and Simon De La Rue look ahead to the first of two States meetings scheduled for September 2024. Housing and the minimum wage are among the issues expected to dominate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the final episode of our summer series, former P&R member — now backbencher — Deputy Dave Mahoney joins Matt Fallaize at Vistas at Vazon to talk about his experience of getting things done in the States, the ongoing debate around GST and public finances and what he thinks is holding back politics in the island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scrutiny president Deputy Yvonne Burford joins Matt Fallaize at Portelet to talk about her political career — and comeback, her committee work this term, and why this States is ready for an election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Kiosk Politics series continues with Home Affairs president Rob Prow. He joined host Matt Fallaize at Vistas at Vazon to talk about some of the big issues of the term, including population management, police complaints and GST. Plus his thoughts on running for P&R president and the debate over executive government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As we continue our summer series, Deputy Liam McKenna joins Matt Fallaize at Rousse to talk about his motivations for getting into politics, his fears over the impact of the housing crisis, the role of the Bailiff and why he’s still against GST. Produced by Tony Curr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In our latest Kiosk Politics episode, DPA vice-president and home affairs member Deputy Andy Taylor joins Matt Fallaize at Portelet to talk planning, policing, and being a first-term politician, plus Longue Hougue, Leale’s Yard, Fort Richmond and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up today’s proceedings, which included debates on animal welfare and use of the Royal Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize dig in to the veritable ‘tapas’ selection of issues discussed at the States today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Having been sun-drenched on our first Kiosk Politics chat, Matt Fallaize and Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller swapped out ice creams for hot drinks as they headed back to the shelter of Port Soif to talk about political parties and her ideas to help solve the housing crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the first in a summer series as we ask deputies to take us to their favourite kiosks to chat about our island and way it’s run, Matt Fallaize is joined by Deputy Tina Bury at Port Soif to talk about her route into politics, her experience so far, and her decision to resign from HSC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon De La Rue is joined by Deputies De Lisle and Queripel on a blustery evening outside the Royal Court to recap today’s one-day June States meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With exactly a year to go until the 2025 election, James Falla, Matt Fallaize and Simon De La Rue take a look at which deputies plan to stand again, how first-time candidates will get their message across this time and whether there is any prospect of political parties coming to the fore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hear from P&R vice-president Heidi Soulsby as James Falla and Matt Fallaize take stock of the latest States accounts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up today’s States debate, with election spending dominating proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round up the first day of the States’ May meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
