The Guernsey Daily
The Guernsey Daily
Rob Byrne & Ollie Guillou
Unshackled coverage of Guernsey’s 2020 election. The only place for in-depth candidate interviews, daily updates from the election trail, and analysis from local journalists. Your choice at the ballot is greater than ever - we’re here to help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 18: The Results with Chris Pich
Political analyst Chris Pich returns to reflect on the results of the historic island wide election. In the last episode of the series, we discuss your top 38, the success of parties vs independents, the high voter turnout numbers and more. Do share your thoughts on what you’d like to hear from The Guernsey Daily in the future. You can find us on twitter @GuernseyDaily and on Guernsey Community Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2020
31 min
Ep 17: Deputy Chris Green
Outgoing Deputy Chris Green analyses the political landscape in the lead up to the election. With the polls well and truly open, candidate interviews have stopped for now, but do share your thoughts on what you’d like to hear from The Guernsey Daily in the future. You can find us on twitter @GuernseyDaily and on Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2020
18 min
Ep 16: Fact Checking with Is It True Guernsey
Andrew Barnes of Is It True Guernsey fact checks claims from candidates made during two of BBC Guernsey’s recent radio debates, with Rob weighing in too. With the polls well and truly open, candidate interviews have stopped for now. Please share your thoughts on the future of The Guernsey Daily - you can find us on twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2020
15 min
Ep 15: Catherine Hall; New Political Pressure Group; Social Media Roundup
Catherine Hall is today’s candidate - known locally for her work leading the National Autism Society Guernsey branch. We also speak to Rebecca Lane from the brand new political think tank the Progressives, and we take another look at what’s happening on social media. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2020
33 min
Ep 14: Richard Skipper; Political Satire; Nurses
First time candidate Richard Skipper explains how he’s marrying his skills as a pub landlord with politics. We also highlight satirical genius in the form of the faux candidate Tony Barrett, and discuss the issues facing Guernsey’s nurses with RCN chair Steven Mundy. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2020
38 min
Ep 13: Chris Blin; GST; Q&A True or False
Chris Blin is a first time, independent candidate, and shares his views on the economy, sustainability, and motorbikes. We also unleash this election’s boogey-man - GST, and play another game of true or false. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2020
34 min
Audio Manifestos #5
Featuring Ray Mclean, Sian Jones, Neil Cave, Darren Duquemin, Scott Ogier, Martyn Roussel, Rob Gregson, Dawn Tindall, Victoria Oliver and Gavin St Pier. Find details of all the candidates on election2020.gg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2020
17 min
Ep 12: Carl Meerveld; Andrew Mitchell MP
Deputy Carl Meerveld explains the rationale behind his unusual, mud-slinging election campaign. We also delve into Guernsey’s relationship with Westminster in an interview with Andrew Mitchell MP. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2020
36 min
Ep 11: Victoria Oliver; Fact Check; Social Media Roundup
Deputy Victoria Oliver offers her thoughts on kick-starting Guernsey’s economy and shares a personal experience of the island’s health system. Our resident fact checker Andrew Barnes reviews claims made by candidates at a hustings event, and we look at the latest political rumblings on social media. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2020
37 min
Ep 10: Gavin St Pier; APG True or False; Institute of Directors
Guernsey's top politician Gavin St Pier explains the formation of the Partnership of Independants, and sets out his goals for the island's post-covid recovery. We also play a game of true or false with the manifestos of Alliance Party candidates, and hear from the Institute of Directors on their priorities for the next four years. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2020
41 min
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