Guernsey Votes: An ITV Election Podcast

Guernsey Votes: An ITV Election Podcast

As Guernsey heads to the polls, ITV News journalists Luke Keohane and Matthew Leach break down the key election issues with insights from expert guests and answers to the questions that matter. From what to do about GST to how island-wide voting will work the second time around, Guernsey Votes gives you analysis you can trust on the lead-up and fallout from a pivotal period in island politics.

Episodes

July 3, 2025 22 mins
In our final Guernsey Votes episode, Matthew and Luke reflect on the election with political commentator Simon de la Rue.

In a more liberal and left-leaning Assembly, can Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez foster a more harmonious States? She stormed to victory in both the public poll and won the backing of her fellow politicians to become Guernsey's first female Chief Minister, but faces tough decisions on key issues such as tax.

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With Guernsey's election just around the corner, Matthew and Luke look at the key issues highlighted in candidate manifestos. Chief among them, whether to back or scrap the introduction of a Goods and Services Tax.

They also speak to the outgoing Deputy Chief Minister, Heidi Soulsby, who admits even she hasn't found enough reasons to use all 38 votes. She believes it's "really difficult to call" who will get in but says conversation...
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With advanced voting well underway and Guernsey's main polling day fast approaching on Wednesday 18 June, Matthew and Luke recap the key things you need to know about this election.

From where to cast your ballot to what happens once polls close and when we expect to have a result, listen to this short bonus episode of the Guernsey Votes podcast.

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With homes that are unaffordable for many and some renters struggling to pay their bills, what can be done to solve Guernsey's housing crisis?

Architect Oliver Brock has been in the business for around 30 years and wants everyone to put aside the 'blame game' to focus on an island-wide plan for achievable living. In his view, that includes creating high-rise buildings to protect other green spaces from development.

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From the lingering impact of home schooling during Covid to the high number of agency staff, this week's guest - former teacher Jenny Tasker - outlines how issues in Guernsey's education system affect students' grades.

Speaking to Luke and Matthew, she wants the next set of politicians to overhaul the current recruitment process and ensure that returning local teachers are given the same benefits as those relocating from the UK.

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With the impact of the pandemic still looming over Guernsey's tourism sector, what can be done to encourage visitors back and could it ever reach the heydays of the 1980s?

In our second election episode, Luke and Matthew are joined by Ant Ford-Parker who runs an outdoor activity company and chairs the Guernsey Tourism Partnership. He explains how uncertainty from the "ferry fiasco" tender process hurt already struggling businesses a...
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Should Amazon face charges for every Guernsey delivery and would it really push people to shop locally? Or is a blanket 5% Goods and Services Tax finally inevitable despite public pressure?

In our first election episode, Luke and Matthew are joined by experienced businessman Martin Search to look at tax, the economy and how Guernsey can raise more money to fund the infrastructure and services it desperately needs.

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