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Shorthand States October Day 1: Admonition
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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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