Guernsey Press Politics Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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