Pompey Politics Podcast
We welcome guests from across the political spectrum & listen to what they have to say - asking them questions to help our audience hear about policy or process. Trick & gotcha question free zone.
Sat, March 29, 2025
Spring Statement - 👍 or 👎? (Thumbs up, Thumbs down)
We take a look at the Spring Statement made by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves this week in Parliament - -What were the key policies? -What difference will this make and to whom? -How did the other parties respond? Tell us what you think. Give us a review. If you'd like more on local and national politics from us, don't forget to subscribe of follow wherever you're getting our show. We stream live to Youtube, Facebook, LinkedIn & Instagram as well as upload to all the podcasty places. Sign up for our newsletter to hear about up and coming episodes. https://www.pppodcast.uk/newsletter
Sun, March 23, 2025
Make America Make Sense Again - with Jamie Miller
From this side of the Atlantic it’s hard to understand some of the policies and statements of Trump’s 2nd administration. We’re delighted to welcome Jamie Miller to the show. Jamie’s political pedigree as a former exec director of Republican Party Florida, campaign manager, director of field operations & author of “American Speeches That Changed The World” makes him supremely qualified to help us Brits make sense of it all. Jamie runs the Reasonable Arguments podcast with his wife Jennifer. https://reasonablearguments.com
Sun, March 09, 2025
Hands Off Portsmouth! with Steve Pitt
We welcome Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Steve Pitt onto the show to talk us through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) & Devolution. -Glorious future or shut-gun wedding? -What’s new since the government’s white paper just before Christmas? -Who’s deciding what? -What is changing & when? -What price could Portsmouth residents be left to pay?
Sun, March 02, 2025
Budget Bombshells
Portsmouth City Council Meeting 25/02/25 - Budget for 2025/26 & beyond -What is the ·Lib Dem administration saying about the city·s finances for 25/26 and beyond? -What amendments were put forward by the other parties (PIP, Labour, Conservative)? -Which were struck down or accepted by the council? Original meeting details: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=5375&x=1 Original Stream - PCC's Democratic Services Dept https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8ayb-bRExw Sign up for our weekly newsletter, hear what we're planning and suggest questions or guests.. Newsletter
Sun, February 16, 2025
Cabinet Meeting 11th Feb 2025 - Budget spoilers
February 14th was valentines day. February 11th while not being valentines day was an expression of emotions other than love - to call it hate would be strong, but we'll let you decide.. The Cabinet Meeting of Portsmouth City Council met to review certain proposals ahead of the Council's Full Budget Meeting February 25th. Full meeting details available here Full meeting was streamed by PCC's Democratic Services Signup to our weekly newsletter help shape episodes to come..
Sun, February 02, 2025
Brexit. Five years on. A Celebration
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the UK leaving the EU, we celebrate that day and what’s happened since. Tell us what you're celebrating from that night or since. ADVISORY: There is some conversational swearing in this episode.
Sun, January 26, 2025
English devolution. What the hell is it?
What if the future of the UK wasn't just decided in Westminster? In this week's episode, we dive into the government's green paper on devolution — a proposal that could decentralise power, reshape how we govern, and even change the UK's political map. What does this mean for you, and where could it lead? We’re joined by Cllr Graham Heaney, lecturer at University of Portsmouth to talk us through what the proposals are, what they could mean for Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Sign up for our newsletter
Mon, January 20, 2025
Inauguration 2025 - The Brits' view
We welcome back Dr Lee Sartain, senior lecturer in American History at Portsmouth University to talk us through it and help us & our audience form a Brit’s view of proceedings. Inauguration 2025 - The Brits' view How does it all work? What does it mean for the US & the rest of the world? What are the opening hours of Trump’s second administration like? Make sure to hear about future episodes, follow the show, give us a review, follow on Facebook, subscribe on Youtube or sign up to our newsletter. https://www.pppodcast.uk/newsletter
Sun, December 15, 2024
Ho-Ho-Ho or Bah Humbug? Full Council Agenda preview
We take a little peek at the Full Council Agenda for Tuesday December 17th. Key things on the list (and we’re checking it twice):- 📮Post Office Closures - can we stop them? 🥣Breakfast clubs - can we promote them? 🏘️🏠HMOs - are we under counting them? 📈National Insurance increases - who can afford them? Links to PCC Agenda on our website www.pppodcast.uk
Sun, December 08, 2024
Running a Rainbow Havant
We invite back some Havant Borough Councillors to share the news from their rainbow coalition (Green, Lib Dem & Labour) since they took over running the council in May. We're joined by:- Cllr Philippa Gray, (Lib Dem. Bedhampton) Deputy Leader of Havant Borough Council & Cabinet Lead for Finance Cllr Grainne Rason Bradley, (Green. Emsworth) Cabinet Lead for Environment & Water Quality & Climate Change Champion Cllr Mark Coates (Labour. Hayling East) Chairman of Human Resources Committee Cllr Paul Gray (Lib Dem. Hayling West) Cabinet Lead for Commercial & Chairman of Licensing Committee
Sat, November 30, 2024
World Aids Day 2024
Ahead of world world AIDS day we interview CP from Portsmouth Pride to talk to us about what it signifies and why it’s so important as well as what’s changed in since those Iceberg & monolithic tombstone informercials from the UK government in 1987. all year Portsmouth https://queerallyear.co.uk/ Terrance Higgins Trust https://www.tht.org.uk Terrance Higgins Quilt on display at RN Dockyard Portsmouth https://historicdockyard.co.uk/event/navy-threads/ Elton John AIDS foundation https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org Portsmouth Pride https://www.portsmouthpride.org.uk/
Sun, November 24, 2024
Pompey’s Producers
We welcome two of Portsmouth’s producers of goods & services onto the show to hear about their businesses and the challenges they face. Gary Fyles of Think Bigger Ltd, publisher & Growth Mindset coach & David Mugridge from Yarty Cordials Ltd, producing cordials inspired by family recipes. We’re also joined by Cllr Ben Swann to help us understand a ward Councillor’s view of the challenges faced. Do you run a business in the city? What do you have to say about the challenges facing your business today? What can local & national governments do to help businesses survive & thrive? Yarty Cordials https://helloyarty.com Thinking Bigger https://www.thinkingbiggerltd.co.uk
Sun, November 17, 2024
Report: Full Council meeting 12/11/24
In a meeting where who wrote what, to whom, and when became much more contentious than you’d normally think, we take a look at Tuesday's Full Council meeting. Where was there consensus, where was there robust debate, and where was there political point scoring? Items on the agenda were:- • Definitions of sexism, homophobia, biphobia and transphobia • Tackling the crisis in temporary accommodation • Social Media Policy for Councillors • Increase in the single capped Bus fare from £2 to £3 • Nominations for Honorary Alderman • Support for the Repair Cafes - Portsmouth • CPO ‘Hope Value’ Sites How many questions of cabinet members did the councillors have? Last month there were 16. This time was it higher or lower? Links to hear the motions in full are on our website. www.pppodcast.uk
Sun, November 10, 2024
Is Portsmouth a disability friendly city?
How easy is Portsmouth as a city for disabled people to get around for work, study or leisure? What barriers to their freedom are disabled people encountering in Portsmouth? What can be done to remove or reduce the barriers? We welcome Georgina Fry from Portsmouth’s Disability Advisory Group to hear what the challenges are, and what is being done to help. Portsmouth Disability Advisory Group https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563355431337 Portsmouth Wheelchair Access Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/portsmouthwag/ PCPA (Portsmouth Carers and Personal Assistants) https://www.facebook.com/PortsmouthCPA
Sun, November 03, 2024
Make America Vote Again
Ahead of the US Presidential elections November 5th we take a look at a most pivotal of elections in a year of key ballots across the globe. Why is the 2024 Presidential election so important? How does it all work? How are US elections different to those in the UK? We·re joined by Lee Sartain, Senior Lecturer in American History to help us Brits try and make sense of it all. If you'd like more information about the Electoral College, or the American voting system in general here's some links worth looking at:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiPL-XHKnCk https://youtu.be/ajavsMbCapY?si=EO26YtxjjIwlziEn https://www.usa.gov/electoral-college Don't forget to like / comment / review / subscribe. Swing by pppodcast.uk if you'd like to sign up for our weekly emails about what episodes are coming up.
Wed, October 30, 2024
Budget special
With Labour's first budget for 14 years freshly released & out in the open we take a look at the key policies. Now we've finally heard what was, and wasn't in it. What sticks out? Who are the winners & losers? How will it affect you? Where there any surprised? Photo credit: Lauren Hurley
Sun, October 20, 2024
Review: Full Council 151024
We take a look at Tuesday's (15th October 2024) Full Council meeting of Portsmouth City Council. Should the council call on the government to think again about the Winter Fuel Allowance cuts? Should the council call on the government to prevent NHS dentists just shutting up shop leaving their patients without dental health care? Should the council ask Hants & IOW Police & Crime Commissioner to speed up DBS checks getting in the way of appointing PCC staff to support residents in need? Should PCC be investing more taxpayer's money into Portico (the council owned shipping company)? Full Agenda: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=5327&x=1 Watch the council meeting in full at:https://youtu.be/HKrd5XKSTAs Links to specific motions available on www.pppodcast.uk
Sun, October 13, 2024
What did we miss?
Returning from our extended summer break, we’ll take a look at political events of note since our last show. Has anything of note happened in local & national politics since the heady early morning hours of July 5th? Please leave a review, rating & follow wherever you get your podcasts.
Sun, June 30, 2024
39 Steps
39 days into the election campaign, 4 left before voters in the UK go to the polls. Ian & Simon take a trip back over the events of the last 39 days and discuss what the next 4 might be like.
Tue, June 25, 2024
2024 Manifestos: Reform - Mark Zimmer
As part of a string of interviews about each party manifesto Portsmouth South Reform candidate Mark Zimmer shared with us what he feels are the key policies from the Reform UK 'Contract'. We'll be sharing our interviews with each of the five larger parties as well as including them in our episode 23rd June.
Sun, June 23, 2024
2024 Manifestos - Labour - Stefanie Harvey
As part of a string of interviews about each party manifesto Havant Labour candidate Stefanie Harvey shares with us what she feels are the key policies from the Labour Party Manifesto. We'll be sharing our interviews with each of the five larger parties as well as including them in Sunday's show.
Sun, June 23, 2024
2024 Manifestos - Liberal Democrats - Bella Hewitt
As part of a string of interviews about each party manifesto Fareham & Waterlooville Liberal Democrat candidate Bella Hewitt shares with us what she feels are the key policies from the Lib Dem Manifesto. We'll be sharing our interviews with each of the five larger parties as well as including them in Sunday's show.
Sun, June 23, 2024
Stand by your man-ifesto (2024 General Election)
Each of the larger parties standing in our area gives us their favourite policies of their manifesto Interviews with Conservative: Penny Mordaunt. Labour: Stefanie Harvey. Liberal Democrat: Bella Hewitt. Green: Elliot Lee. Reform: Mark Zimmer. 12 days to go before the UK heads to the polls. Have our listeners heard anything that changes their minds? Longer versions of their interviews are available as separate episodes.
Sun, June 23, 2024
2024 Manifestos - Green Party: Elliot Lee
As part of a string of interviews about each party manifesto Portsmouth South Green candidate Elliot Lee shared with us what they feel are the key policies from the Green Party Manifesto. We'll be sharing our interviews with each of the five larger parties as well as including them in Sunday's show.
Thu, June 20, 2024
2024 Manifestos - Conservative Party - Penny Mordaunt
As part of a string of interviews about each party manifesto Portsmouth North Conservative candidate Penny Mordaunt shared with us what she feels are the key policies it contains. We'll be sharing the interviews with someone from each of the five larger parties as well as including them in Sunday's show.
Sun, June 09, 2024
Things can only get stranger
In a week that's seen Nigel Farage take over Reform and decide to stand, 80th D-Day commemorations Rishi Sunak left early - can this election get any stranger? Candidates are now confirmed for the General Election. Who's standing in Portsmouth North, Portsmouth South, Havant, Gosport, Fareham & Waterlooville? ········ If you want to take part in our PPP Poll: https://forms.gle/SmhSqpQudywvTtcEA ··Remember, this the first general election for which you'll need photo ID to vote in person.·· (link in event comments) -··Register to vote by midnight by 18th June -··Register for postal vote by 19th June -··Register for proxy votes by 5pm 26th June -·Request FREE photo ID (Voter Authority Certificate - VAC) by 5pm 26th June Register to vote https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote VOTER ID https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id Postal Vote https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/postal-voting Info on boundary changes: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/boundary-review-2023-which-seats-will-change/
Sun, June 02, 2024
Planning Portsmouth’s Future
May 28th 2024 saw a full meeting of Portsmouth City Council to consider the pre-submission of Portsmouth's local plan. We take a look at the contributions, and hear where there was disagreement & debate, and where there was consensus. What impact would the plan have on the number of new homes in the city ? On loss of open spaces? On the number of HMOs? On provision of local schools, doctors & dentists? Did Portsmouth's Councillors vote through the submission or did it suffer the same fate as neighbouring Havant's plan which had to be ditched and taken back to the drawing board?
Thu, May 23, 2024
Why does it always rain on me - General Election Announcment special
So, the General Election is ON! Why call it now? What difference will this make in Portsmouth? We share our views in full expectation that views shared on day two of a general election campaign will roundly be disproven by the end of it.
Sun, May 05, 2024
2024: The results
Looking at the results from Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham & Gosport we're joined live by Cllr Steve Pitt - Lib Dem Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllrs Paul Gray (Lib Dem), Mark Coates (Labour), Sharon Collings (Reform), Grainne Rason (Green) with recorded interviews from Cllr Charlotte Gerada (Labour group Leader on Portsmouth City Council), Cllr George Madgwick (Portsmouth Independent Party group leader Portsmouth City Council) & Cllr Paul Whittle (Lib Dem - Portchester Wicor - Fareham Borough Council).
Wed, May 01, 2024
2nd Chances - 2024 Local Election Prediction show
We make our (usually wrong) predictions as to how the votes will go in tomorrow's local elections. Last year we both got 9 wards right and 5 wrong (but different wards). This year, how wrong will we be? Share your predictions: https://forms.gle/qHuLUh5yaTFa8n9c7 (open until ballots close 02/05/24) View the voting history for each of the 14 wards in Portsmouth & this year's candidates: https://shorturl.at/adloq Make sure to leave a comment or a review wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to make sure not to miss when we're next live, follow us on Facebook or Subscribe on Youtube. https://www.facebook.com/pompeypoliticspodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC96riV9ldG7AhrkIeILU-BA www.pppodcast.uk
Thu, April 25, 2024
St Thomas ward hustings 2024
We're joined by two of the candidates standing in St Thomas ward in this year's local elections - Elliot Lee (Greens) & Mark Zimmer (Reform). Unfortunately Ian Holder (Lib Dem) was unable to make the hustings due to prior work commitments. At time of recording we had not heard from the other candidates: Julian Lewis (Labour), David Chandler (Conservative) & John Burrows (TUSC). 1. Tell us about yourself, your history, why you're standing for the party you are? 2. What are the top three issues for St Thomas - and what would you do about them? 3. In a cost-of-living crisis, how is another year of maximum level council tax rises justified - what would you see done to help those struggling? 4. With recent flooding in Old Portsmouth, and the ongoing new sea defences works, what would you do to better protect residents and properties from future events given their likelihood and severity is set to increase? 5. What would you do to tackle anti social behaviour, generally and in places like Hot Walls & Camber Docks which are repeated hotspots? 6. What’s your view on the implementation of ‘Low Traffic Neighbourhoods’ where through traffic is heavily discouraged in order to reduce dependence on cars and increase active travel? 7. HMOs - satisfying a need for cheap and flexible housing or profiteering disruption of communities? How would you see their expansion managed better for new and existing residents? 8. If neither money or politics were an issue, what would you change about how Portsmouth City Council functions? 9. If you're successful, what's top of your list do get done on day one? -Closing speeches
Tue, April 23, 2024
St Jude Ward Hustings - 2024
Our 2024 local election ward hustings for St Jude ward in Portsmouth. We're joined by candidates: Hugh Mason (Lib Dems), Josh Allen (Labour) & John Hill (Portsmouth Independents Party). Although invites were sent we did not receive a response from Lee Kewell (Conservative) or Harry Mallinder (Greens)
Thu, April 18, 2024
Paulsgrove Hustings 2024
In a change to our planned hustings, unfortunately the Green candidate Ian McCulloch was taken ill and not able to attend. We'd not heard from the Labour, Liberal Democrat or Conservative candidate so put our questions to George Madgwick standing in Paulsgrove for the Portsmouth Independents Party. 1. Tell us about yourself, your history, why you're standing for the party you are? 2. What are the top three issues for Paulsgrove - and what would you do about them? 3. Anti-social behaviour and crime in general are issues across the city - what would you do to make Paulsgrove safer for its residents? 4. What needs to change about how Portsmouth City Council works? 5. In a cost-of-living crisis, how is another year of maximum level council tax rises justified - what would you see done to help those struggling? 6. The ward is poorly served when it comes to public transport - what would you do to change that? 7. If you're successful, what's top of your list do get done on day one? Don't forget you'll need ID to vote in person in May. Details here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube. Details and links www.pppodcast.uk
Sun, March 24, 2024
Last Full Council (before local elections May 2nd 2024)
Ian & Simon take a look at the 7 hour, full council meeting Tuesday March 19th - the last before the 2024 local elections in May. We take a look at the last PCC Full Council Meeting ahead of May's local elections with a packed agenda of no less than eleven notices of motion, five deputations & two questions from the public. Was Lord Mayor Tom Coles' last time Chairing a Full Council seven hours of delightful & harmonious agreement or were Councillors unable to resist kicking off their leaflet campaigns for May 2nd in the chamber? Agenda details in full on PCC website. Link in comments. 13a Fairtrade city 13b Council of Sanctuary 13c Urgent need for improved NHS Dentistry provision 13d Pride in the streets of Pompey 13e International Women's day - Tackling Gender inequality in Portsmouth 13f An end to pointless paper usage 13g Guildhall trust theatre operations outside of Portsmouth 13h Addressing failures in Portsmouth major project delivery 13i Crisis in local authority funding 13j Hampshire & IOW integrated care board 13k Safer recruiting council Questions to Cabinet: Q1 Crisis re EV charging points Q2 Accessibility taxis Q3 Road safety around Cosham schools Q4 Consider reducing cabinet positions* Q5 Building work standards checks Q6 Monitoring of Southern Water discharge levels Q7 Funding for Bransbury park* *Q4 & Q7 will receive written answers Full Council agenda available https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=4980&x=1 Recorded stream from Portsmouth City Council Democratic Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px3w2COTufA
Sun, March 17, 2024
Reform Portsmouth
We welcome to the show the Reform Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs) for Portsmouth North & Portsmouth South - Mark Zimmer & Mel Todd. Will their current poll numbers translate into MPs come election time? From where are Reform getting their support? What are their key policies?
Sun, March 10, 2024
Hunt for better fortunes - UK Budget 2024
Ian & Simon take a look at Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's 2024 budget statement. Who are the winners & losers? Did it excite or alarm? Does it fix the problems facing tax payers? Will it help the economy? What could it mean for the timing of the General Election?
Sun, March 03, 2024
Yesterday’s Men. Yesterday’s Woman.
This week we take a look at some recent political events: Rochdale by-election result where three of the candidates were ex-members of the Labour party. Suspended Conservative MP Lee Anderson's words on GB News and the response to them. Ex Prime Minister Liz Truss' words at CPAC to Steve Bannon attributing her ousting as PM to the efforts of 'the big state'. The debacle of the House of Commons debate calling for ceasefire in Gaza proceeded with confusion and chaos due to its handling by Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle.
Sun, February 18, 2024
Full Council - Budget meeting of February 13th 2024
We bring you the news from Tuesday's Full Council meeting at which Portsmouth City Council's budget was focus of the agenda. Was it all plain sailing or was there drama and disagreement? Tell us what you think about Portsmouth City Council's budget, the fight to protect services and the planned increase in Council Tax? Full Documents available on PCC's website https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieagenda.aspx?M=4979 Links to Full speeches on our website www.pppodcast.uk
Sun, February 11, 2024
Hilsea News with Cllr Dan Wemyss
Cllr Dan Wemyss joins us to share the campaign to save a local Pharmacy in Hilsea as well as the controversial redevelopment of the form News Centre. Simon & Ian then take a look at the agenda for Tuesday's Full Council meeting which focuses on Portsmouth City Council's budget for 2024, 25 - Which we'll also cover in full next week.
Sun, January 28, 2024
HMO Headache
We take a look at Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs). Why are there so many in Portsmouth? What need are they filling? What problems do they cause? Who's winning? We interview Cabinet Member for Planning Policy Cllr Hugh Mason & Cllr Ben Swann. Portsmouth City Council's planning page. See new applications here and make comments: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/development-and-planning/planning-applications/planning-applications-view-and-comment-online/ Reporting problems with HMOs to Portsmouth City Council: https://my.portsmouth.gov.uk/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-9bb346b9-5f5c-47d5-8a93-620e57be5e05/AF-Stage-652833ab-3b31-47b3-b7c2-7422281bdc30/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen&consentMessage=yes Portsmouth Council's HMO database: https://data.portsmouth.gov.uk/tables/development-and-planning/planning-hmo/
Sun, January 21, 2024
Reducing Crime. Stopping Boats. Gaining Votes ?
We invite Paulsgrove Councillor George Madgwick to talk to us about the recent theft from a local small business and how his comments on social media became the story. Then, we'll have a look at the Government's battle to gain votes and pass this week's Rwanda bill. Can it ever work? We'll finally take a look at UK expats regaining eligibility to vote in UK General Elections. Should people no longer living in the UK or paying taxes here get to vote? Transcription available www.pppodcast.uk
Sun, January 14, 2024
Ward Report: Charles Dickens
Ward Report: Charles Dickens We're joined by two of the three ward Councillors in a ward at the very heart of Portsmouth with a strong place in the city's history, what is there for the ward's future? We ask Cllrs Cal Corkery & Yinka Adeniran what the issues are that residents are bringing to them, has the clean-air-zone that covers most of the ward made life better, and what should be done to improve the blighted Commercial Road?
Sun, December 10, 2023
A Christmas Carol - Votes of Christmas past, present and future.
Rounding off their 2023, Ian & Simon take a look at their highs and lows of past (2019-2022), present (2023) and hopes for 2024 before making their guesses for when the General Election will be. Let us know when you think it will be in the comments or on our two question survey - https://forms.gle/tWypVyRZTPLtcc3G6
Sun, December 03, 2023
Cosham Ward Report
We invite Clls Matthew Atkins, Asghar Shah & Mary Vallely to use the episode to update their residents on what's happening in Cosham Ward. AI transcript available on our website www.pppodcast.uk Please remember to like / follow / subscribe and leave a review wherever you enjoy our podcasts.
Sun, November 19, 2023
Pharmacy Summit with Cllr Matthew Winnington
We welcome Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing & Social Care Cllr Matthew Winnington onto the show to talk about this week's Pharmacy Summit in Portsmouth. Is this the right prescription or just a sticking plaster on a more serious ailment?
Sun, November 12, 2023
Agendas local & national
With the first King's speech in 72 years delivered this week, and Portsmouth's Full Council meeting next week, we take a look at what was said in Parliament by the King, and what's on the agenda in the Council chamber. Links to both on our website. www.pppodcast.uk
Sun, October 29, 2023
AI and the urgent need for global governence
We invite Robert Whitfield, Chair of the One World Trust to talk to us about Artificial Intelligence, the opportunities and the dangers it brings and how we might hope to mitigate its the risks with a global approach to regulation.
Sun, October 22, 2023
Full Council of 17/10/23
We take a look at the Full Council of Portsmouth City Council that took place 17th October 2023. For a packed agenda with 11 notices of motion, how long was the meeting? were tempers frayed? was there more division or more agreement amongst the Councillors?
Sun, October 15, 2023
Lord Mayor of Portsmouth - Cllr Tom Coles
Simon & Ian are joined by The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Portsmouth - Cllr Tom Coles - we ask him what a Lord Mayor does and what freedoms and powers they have. The Lord Mayor shares some amazing stories of his first six months in office and lets us know some of the history surrounding the robes, chain and mace that signifies the position. Lord Mayor’s Charities 2023/24 Portsmouth Hospitals Charity https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/charity/ Homestart Portsmouth https://hsportsmouth.org.uk/ The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity https://www.rnrmc.org.uk/donate Make sure to like, comment, share, subscribe, follow wherever you're hearing our podcasts so you know right away when our next episode is out.
Sun, October 08, 2023
Paulsgrove Ward Report
In the first of our Ward Reports, we ask the three Councillors in the Portsmouth ward of Paulsgrove, what the big issues are there for their residents, how they operate as a party of independents, and what they'd change about how the council works.
Sun, October 01, 2023
Charging Fordward More Slowly
With last week's roll-back of the UK ban on sales of new cars with petrol or diesel engines we ask if this announcement is good, bad, or not what it appears? Why make the change now? PM's speech https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/what-the-pms-new-approach-to-net-zero-means-for-you 20/09/23 Slides used by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/650b10d852e73c000d54dc6a/Net_zero_slides.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knPvAL2RKUE
Sun, September 10, 2023
Havant, a hope?
Is the sea of Conservative blue in Havant Borough Council an ebbing tide? We welcome Labour's, Mark Coates (Hayling East), Amy Redsull (Warren Park), Gillian Harris (St Faith's), Lib Dems Philippa Gray (Bedhampton), Paul Gray (Hayling West) & Green Grainne Rason (Emsworth) onto the show to talk about the key issues in their wards, and ask if their 'rebel alliance' can make a difference on a council dominated by 30 Conservative Councillors.
Sun, July 23, 2023
Pitt’s Progress
For the last show of our summer season, we invite the Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Steve Pitt back onto the show and ask him about the challenges for the city and his vision for the future.
Sun, July 16, 2023
July Full Council preview
Ahead of PCC’s Full Council meeting July 18th, we take a look at the agenda. Details of items on the discussion thread on the event. 🚑Should the council agree to forgo QA Hospital’s liability for infrastructure charges of £1/2m so they can spend it on a new CT scanner? 🚨Policing matters - what's the Police & Crime Commissioner doing to recruit & retain officers & PCSOs as well as providing publicly available counters & 101 response given the Policing element of council tax increases. ♿️🚕 Action needed to improve accessibility to taxi services in the city and reducing the discrimination experienced by disabled customers. 🏳️🌈 Continue funding towards Portsmouth’s very successful Pride event, to help keep it free. Supporting armed services personnel in the cost-of-living crisis. ✋Stopping illegal encampments on Council land. What is the council doing to prevent them? ⛑️ Save Portsmouth Stroke Recovery Service Watch live, or catchup later on Facebook, YouTube & wherever you get your podcasts. Follow / subscribe so you don't miss out. PCC's Agenda https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=4973&x=1 Our website www.pppodcast.uk
Sun, July 09, 2023
Crowns, Cuffs & Loudhailers
We welcome Elliott Lee back to the show to share their experience of being arrested on the day of the coronation of King Charles IIIrd and held for seventeen hours.
Sun, July 02, 2023
Get The Balance Right
We take three current topics and have a look at them in our own way - -The Court of Appeal in the UK struck down as unlawful the UK Government's policy of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda to have their claim processed. -Bank of England raised interest rates for the 13th time, to 5%. Will this tackle inflation, who will suffer the most? Is this the only way to deal with disparity between supply and demand in the economy? -The Privileges Committee in the House of Commons released a report highlighting how it believes 10 Conservative Members of Parliament have been working to undermine its work investigating former PM Boris Johnson.
Sun, June 25, 2023
Standing Down
We ask former Councillors Lynne Stagg & Robert New, who stood down in May to share their experiences being on the Council. What would they change? How can parties find candidates that better reflect the communities they aim to serve?
Sun, June 18, 2023
Pride - destination or journey
We welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community onto the show to share their experiences as well as their hopes and fears for the future. We're joined by Tally from Portsmouth Pride, Elliot & George with recorded elements from Edward - from the University of Portsmouth Students Union LGBTQ+ Society. Our website www.pppodcast.uk Follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our channel on YouTube to make sure you know when we're next live. Links on our website.
Sun, June 11, 2023
Breaking through in Hayling
We ask newly elected Councillors, Paul Gray (Lib Dem) - Hayling West, Mark Coates (Lab) - Hayling East to tell us what the first month has been like, what the issues are on Hayling Island and how they will improve residents' lives on a council dominated by the Conservative party with a majority of 22.
Mon, June 05, 2023
Corontations & Committees
Ian & Simon return, recovered from the election chaos to reveal who's now in charge and ask if when the music stopped everyone had a chair to sit on.
Wed, May 03, 2023
Portsmouth ’23 - elections eve - predictions
Elections Eve 2023 in the Portsmouth local elections - we take our look at previous results and give our predictions of the results. Who do you think will win, and where? Catch previous episodes, including our 2023 ward hustings wherever you get your podcasts, on Facebook, Youtube or on our website. www.pppodcast.uk Live from the count: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD_gpYWt8JQ Listen to our 2023 hustings: Baffins🎤 https://soundcloud.com/user-772373989/baffins-hustings-2023-who-gets-your-vote? Central Southsea🎤 https://soundcloud.com/user-772373989/central-southsea-hustings-2023-who-gets-your-vote? Charles Dickens🎤 https://soundcloud.com/user-772373989/charles-dickens-ward-hustings-2023? Eastney & Craneswater🎤 https://soundcloud.com/user-772373989/eastney-craneswater-2023-hustings-who-gets-your-vote? Hilsea🎤 https://soundcloud.com/user-772373989/hilsea-hustgins-2023-who-gets-your-vote? Nelson🎤 https://soundcloud.com/user-772373989/nelson-2023-who-gets-your-vote? St Jude🎤 https://soundcloud.com/user-772373989/st-jude-ward-hustings-2023-who-gets-your-vote? Or watch them on YouTube.. Baffins📱 https://www.youtube.com/live/s5w_IPVIksY Central Southsea📱 https://www.youtube.com/live/tCtQyg26bfk Charles Dickens📱 https://www.youtube.com/live/wwIWLql31lI Eastney & Craneswater📱 https://www.youtube.com/live/ifwwcKQiUGw Hilsea📱 https://www.youtube.com/live/1qfLuZnQ61c Nelson📱 https://www.youtube.com/live/iTXTF8A_2XM St Jude📱 https://www.youtube.com/live/uv7VXGK0pj4
Sun, April 30, 2023
Hilsea hustings 2023 - who gets your vote?
We're joined by two of the candidates on the Hilsea ballot: 🟦 Scott Payter-Harris (Con) 🟥 Mariam Daniel (Lab) The other candidates on your ballot in Hilsea are: 🟧 Peter Williams (LibDem) 🟩 Emma Murphy (Grn) ⬜️ Emily Strudwick (PIP) You'll need photo ID 🪪 to vote🗳️ in person on May 4th. Set a reminder 🗓️to take yours. Follow / subscribe on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, or wherever you get your podcast casts. www.pppodcast.uk Our next show; Elections Eve - Predictions 2023. Love 6:27pm Wednesday May 3rd. We'll be streaming live from the count at Portsmouth's local elections this year, late Thursday May 4th into Friday morning. Follow & subscribe so you know when we're live. Questions: 1. What are the key issues facing this ward? 2. What needs to be done to ensure Hilsea's shops can survive? 3. How can the need for affordable housing be met while restricting the proliferation of HMOs? 4. Hilsea Lido has been inactive for years and thus a target for Vandals, how can it be turned back into a useful resource? 5. Inflation in food, energy bills & even council tax typify the cost of living crisis. With many families struggling, what would you see the council do to help? 6. One of the island's connections to the mainland sits in the ward. So many houses, people & cars. How would you address traffic and parking problems? 7. What is the one community resource the people of Hilsea need that they don’t have? 8. The almost certain outcome of the election is NOC, how would you ensure you get the best deal for Hilsea residents? 9. ASB and other crime is a problem in most parts of the city and there are some hot spots in Hilsea, what is your solution? 10. With an ageing population what more needs to be done in Hilsea to support these residents? 11. If successful, what would be the one thing you’d want to see implemented to improve life for residents of the ward?
Sun, April 23, 2023
Eastney & Craneswater 2023 hustings - who gets your vote?
We invited the candidates standing in Eastney & Craneswater this year to our hustings. Four of the six candidates took part:` 🟧Peter Candlish (Liberal Democrats) 🟥Jane Shepherd (Labour) Mark Zimmer (Reform UK) 🟦Stephen Gorys (Conservative) The other candidates standing in your election on May 4th are: ⬜️Jenny Dobson (Portsmouth Independents Party) 🟩Tamara Groen (Green) You'll need photo ID to vote in person on May 4th. 5pm April 25th is your last chance to apply for free photo ID. Links to details on our website www.pppodcast.uk The questions we asked: 1. What are the key issues facing this ward? 2. What would you see the council do to help local shopping areas survive and thrive? 3. With many leisure and entertainment attractions bringing large numbers of visitors to the ward. How to fix the challenges and make the best of the opportunities this presents? 4. Name the one service or facility residents don't have access to that you would see provided? 5. Inflation in food, energy bills & even council tax typify the cost of living crisis. With many families struggling, what would you see the council do to help? 6. Parking is a problem here as in most parts of the city. How can we solve parking & end rat-run culture without pitting car users against those choosing active travel? 7. Anti social behaviour, burglary & theft is blighting the lives of residents. What’s your solution? 8. If successful, what would be the one thing you’d want to see implemented to improve life for residents of the ward?
Thu, April 20, 2023
Central Southsea hustings - 2023. Who gets your vote?
In our 5th ward hustings of the 2023 elections in Portsmouth we welcome Central Southsea candidates; Suzy Horton (Liberal Democrats) & Joshua Allen (Labour). We also read statements from Alicia Denny (Conservative). Other candidates in Central Southsea: Lee Tindal (Portsmouth Independents Party) Menno Groen (Green Party) You'll need photo ID to vote in person on May 4th: Apply for Voter Authority Certificate (free photo ID) by April 25th: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id Questions: 1. What are the key issues facing this ward? 2. Albert Road marks the southern edge of the ward. What would you see the council do to help local shopping areas survive and thrive? 3. As well as shops, Albert road is also home to many restaurants and entertainment venues like the Wedgewood Rooms & Kings Theatre. How can the council encourage a thriving night-time economy while respecting residents’ need for sleep? 4. How can the need for affordable housing be met while restricting the proliferation of HMOs? 5. Inflation in food, energy bills & even council tax typify the cost of living crisis. With many families struggling, what would you see the council do to help? 6. Parking is a problem here as in most parts of the city. How can we end rat-run culture and solve parking without pitting car users against those choosing active travel? 7. Anti social behaviour, burglary & theft is blighting the lives of residents. What’s your solution? 8. The almost certain outcome of the election is NOC, how would you ensure you get the best deal for the ward’s residents? 9. If successful, what would be the one thing you’d want to see implemented to improve life for residents of the ward?
Sun, April 16, 2023
Baffins hustings 2023 - who gets your vote?
On our 4th birthday, and 153rd episode, we bring you the Baffins ward hustings 2023: The candidates taking part are: 🟦Joe Standen (Conservative) ⬜️Paul Oakley-Cleife (Portsmouth Independents Party) 🟥Mark Farwell (Labour) The other candidates standing in your election on May 4th are: 🟧Leonie Oliver (Liberal Democrats* 🟩Bob Simmonds (Green) *Opening and closing statements were provided by the Liberal Democrat candidate, which were read out on her behalf. 🪪You'll need photo ID to vote 🗳️ in person in May's election. 🚨Last date to register to vote; 17th April 🚨Last date to apply for postal vote (& not need ID): 18th April 🚨Last date to apply for Voter Authority Certificate (free photo ID): April 25th The questions we asked:- 1. What are the key issues facing this ward? 2. Baffins has had a range of independent shops, what needs to be done to protect these? 3. How can the need for affordable housing be met while restricting the proliferation of HMOs? 4. Inflation in food, energy bills & even council tax typify the cost of living crisis. With many families struggling, what would you see the council do to help? 5. Parking is a problem in most parts of the city. As we move to more electric vehicles, and a large number streets only having on street parking, how can this challenge be met? 6. With our households using ever more electricity, what are your thoughts on the Aquind interconnector and what it would mean for the city if it goes ahead? 7. Baffins Pond is a well loved community space, but is regularly blighted by ASB and littering, what more needs to be done to protect it? 8. The almost certain outcome of the election is NOC, how would you ensure you get the best deal for Baffins residents? If successful, what would be the one thing you’d want to see implemented to improve life for residents of the ward? www.pppodcast.uk Please remember to like / subscribe / follow us wherever you get your episodes of the Pompey Politics Podcast. Facebook / YouTube / Twitter / Apple podcast / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Amazon Podcasts / Soundcloud ...
Tue, April 11, 2023
Nelson 2023 - who gets your vote?
Who gets your vote in the Portsmouth Nelson ward of Nelson in May's local elections? We're joined by two of the candidates vying for your votes: Duncan Robinson (Green) & Lee Hunt (Liberal Democrats). Unfortunately we were not able to secure Robin Head (Labour), Kerryanne Swann (Conservative), Henry Thorpe (Portsmouth Independents Party)
Sun, April 09, 2023
St Jude ward hustings 2023 - who gets your vote?
Graham Heaney (Labour) Richard Peckham (Portsmouth Independents Party) Martin Northern (Liberal Democrats) Join us to answer questions about the ward in our St Jude hustings 2023. 1. What do you hear on the doorstep as the biggest issue in St Jude? 2. St Jude hosts a lot of Southsea’s night-time economy, what needs to be done to keep this sector thriving while balancing the needs of residents? 3. The most likely outcome of these elections is No Overall Control, how would you look to influence the next administration to get a better deal for St Jude? 4. Victorious Festival will bring 10s of thousands of people into the ward in late August, is this a welcome attraction or a burden for the residents? 5. There is a cost-of-living crisis at the moment, what can local Councils do to better support residents? 6. The work on the sea defences are essential to protect the island is enough being done to protect the aesthetic? 7. The ward is a parking nightmare, what needs to be done to properly fix this? 8. Southsea Common has had issues with recreational drugs, do you welcome the banning of Nitrous Oxide? 9. If you could change just one thing for the ward if you are successful what would it be? You'll need photo ID to vote in person on May 4th. Accepted forms of ID: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6rCgBhDVARIsAK1kGPKAikR1801072YPiMVjkBN7Wo3EsKdgprG2lK6i0BO6q-Kpm-wiuWUaAvtqEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Register to vote by 11:59pm April 17th (you'll need your NI number) or to check if you're already registered https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/register-vote-and-update-your-details Apply for Voter Authority Certificate: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/applying-a-voter-authority-certificate Including advice on taking your photo. Apply for postal vote by 5pm 18th April https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-post Proxy vote by 5pm 25th April (your proxy will need to show their ID not yours) - download the form https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-proxy Links and details on our website www.pppodcast.uk
Sun, April 02, 2023
Charles Dickens - Ward Hustings 2023
In our first virtual ward hustings for the 2023 local elections, we are joined by Cal Corkery & Yahiya Chowdhury who are standing as Independent and Liberal Democrats respectively. Details on our website www.pppodcast.uk Don't forget, you'll need photo ID to vote in person this election. Not yet registered to vote? You have until 17th April to do so. Want to register for a postal vote (don't need ID for postal votes). You have until April 18th to do so. Don't have photo ID and want to vote in person in May? you have until April 25th to apply for FREE photo ID. Accepted forms of ID: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6rCgBhDVARIsAK1kGPKAikR1801072YPiMVjkBN7Wo3EsKdgprG2lK6i0BO6q-Kpm-wiuWUaAvtqEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Register to vote by 11:59pm April 17th (you'll need your NI number) or to check if you're already registered https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/register-vote-and-update-your-details Apply for Voter Authority Certificate: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/applying-a-voter-authority-certificate Including advice on taking your photo. Apply for postal vote by 5pm 18th April https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-post Proxy vote by 5pm 25th April (your proxy will need to show their ID not yours) - download the form https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-proxy
Sun, March 26, 2023
Cal Corkery’s notes, past and future
Charles Dickens ward councillor, Cal Corkery is up for re-election this year, only this time, the former Labour group leader of Portsmouth city council is standing as an independant, having been deselected and then expelled by the party that was his political home for many years. It really is a tale of two cities as Cal takes us through the best and worst of times, and what this means for the voters in Charles Dickens. To see if the candidates in your ward are signed up for our virtual ward hustings, check our website, www.pppodcast.uk or Facebook. To make sure you can vote in person May 4th - you'll need photo ID. Accepted forms of ID: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6rCgBhDVARIsAK1kGPKAikR1801072YPiMVjkBN7Wo3EsKdgprG2lK6i0BO6q-Kpm-wiuWUaAvtqEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Register to vote by 11:59pm April 17th (you'll need your NI number) or to check if you're already registered https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/register-vote-and-update-your-details Apply for (FREE photo ID) Voter Authority Certificate: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/applying-a-voter-authority-certificate Including advice on taking your photo. Apply for postal vote by 5pm 18th April https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-post Proxy vote by 5pm 25th April (your proxy will need to show their ID not yours) - download the form https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-proxy
Sun, March 19, 2023
Last full council before local elections May 2023
**Our apologies to any early listeners of this episode, a Tired Simon Error with an incomplete edit being uploaded has now been resolved*** On Tuesday, Portsmouth City Council held its last meeting of the full council before May's local elections where 14 of the 42 councillors face re-election. Was it a point-scoring exchange of leaflet writing soundbites or did harmony break out ahead of the electoral battle ahead? The agenda included; Council tax for 2nd homes, Plans for an Anaerobic Digester, Pay Policy Settlement, Tesco pulling recycling from stores in the city, Extending safe spaces, Southern Water's continued dumping of sewage into our waters, Stopping bailiffs chasing Council Tax debt, young carers & What's happening to the fireworks in Cosham.
Sun, March 12, 2023
Don’t lose your vote May 4th
Ian & Simon share what's changing about voting in person for local elections this May, what the arguments are behind the need to introduce photo ID and how you can secure photo ID for free or still vote without it. www.pppodcast.uk Accepted forms of ID: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id? Register to vote by 11:59pm April 17th (you'll need your NI number) or to check if you're already registered https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/register-vote-and-update-your-details Apply for Voter Authority Certificate - Including advice on taking your photo.: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/applying-a-voter-authority-certificate Apply for postal vote by 5pm 18th April https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-post Proxy vote by 5pm 25th April (your proxy will need to show their ID not yours) - download the form. Includes how to find details of the electoral services team at your local council: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-proxy Showing ID as an anonymous elector https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/register-vote/register-vote-anonymously#anonymous-electors-document
Sun, March 05, 2023
Money. Money. Money
It's all fair in love and politics, or is it? We take a look at the surprising unanimous support for PCC's 2023/24 budget on Tuesday and ask if the agreement inside the chamber extended as far as social media.
Sun, February 26, 2023
Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Depty Police & Crime Commissioner - Terry Norton
Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner - Terry Norton - returns to the show to answer questions about how residents' concerns about safety and response are being addressed.
Sun, February 19, 2023
Ukraine - A year invaded
As well as welcoming Paul Flenley from Portsmouth University back onto the show we're joined by Maricar Jagger who helps connected Ukraine refugees with hosts in the UK, Maryna Kuzmenko who supports Ukrainians here in the UK and back home, and Olha Mosondz who with her daughter is staying in Portsmouth until Putin's war ends. Links / Events discussed in the show: Ukrainian Memorial Service - Everyone is Welcome St John's Catholic Cathedral, Portsmouth. 12:15pm . 24th February: https://fb.me/e/3j4MAKvAV Молитва за Україну - Ukrainians Only. St John's Catholic Cathedral, Portsmouth. 5pm . 24th February: https://fb.me/e/2HEIVlHCK Diocese of Portsmouth page for potential hosts to register: https://www.portsmouth.anglican.org/ukraine/ Citizens UK - Communities for Ukraine - Renewing our Commitment to Ukraine One Year On - online event 6-7pm 24th February. Register here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/communities-for-ukraine-renewing-our-commitment-to-ukraine-one-year-on?source=direct_link&
Sun, February 12, 2023
Rumal’s Review
Long time local campaigner, previous parliamentary candidate & businessman Rumal Khan joins us on the show to share his view of Portsmouth politics and the future for the city.
Sun, February 05, 2023
Up Your Trench
After the shock overturning of Kwarsi Karteng's blocking of the £1.2bn inter-connector project by the High Court, we invite Let's Stop Aquind back on the show. We ask if this ruling is a green light for Aquind's diggers to run a trench from Eastney to Lovedean? With the two Portsmouth MPs, and all local political parties against it, Is there still hope of stopping this project? Follow and help Let's Stop Aquind's campaign: Website https://stopaquind.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/939949843156027/?locale=en_GB Twitter https://twitter.com/StopAquind
Sun, January 22, 2023
Crimes of Cosham
After Wednesday's residents' meeting with local Police, hosted by Cllr Lee Mason & Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police & Crime Commissioner Donna Jones we ask Cllr Mason what's being done to make Cosham residents feel safer. Sign up for the alerts Cllr Mason mentions at www.hampshirealert.co.uk Upcoming shows live on Facebook, YouTube or Twitter: 29/01/23 We invite ex Labour PPC for Portsmouth North, Rumal Khan to talk about his time in Portsmouth Politics. 05/02/23 We take a look why you could get turned away when you try to vote in May as voter ID comes into effect - and how you can make sure you still get to cast your ballot. Follow from https://www.pppodcast.uk
Sun, January 15, 2023
What’s Coming - 2023 Spring Season
In our first show of 2023 we take a look at the key things that have happened since we broke up in 2022 - Rishi's 5 priorities, Labour's expulsion of Labour Group Leader on PCC, Cal Corkery and we take a look at the council calendar up to May 4th local elections and some of the topics we'll cover between now and then. Please like / comment / follow / subscribe & share. You can find all our links on www.pppodcast.uk 2023 Spring Season:- 🟥Ex Labour Parliamentary candidate Rumal Khan will be sharing his views on diversity & politics in Portsmouth 💷PCC budget. The council meets 28/02/23 to set the budget and council tax for 2023/24 - 🗳️🪪Voter ID - The changes this year which mean you'll get turned away at the polling station 🇺🇦Ukraine. A year on from Putin's invasion. How have Portsmouth residents been helping, how can we do more? 🟥🟦🟧⬜️Who's asking for your vote in May - we look at the candidates standing. (nominations close 4pm 04/04/23). 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️Hustings!! We'll hold online hustings for any ward in the city where we can get at least two candidates to agree on a date and time. Message us on Facebook or email studio@pppodcast.uk
Sun, December 04, 2022
Very Little Help?
December 6th sees Portsmouth City Council hold it's last full council meeting of the year. Ian & Simon take a look at the five notices of motion, one petition, one urgent item on proportionality. PCC Full Agenda: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=4968&x=1 Our website: www.pppodcast.uk
Sun, November 27, 2022
The Supremes
Ian & Simon, as well versed in the constutional matters of Scotland as aren't, give their view of the Supreme Court's ruling against the Scottish Parliament being able to hold a 2nd Independance Referendum without permission from the Westminster Government.
Sun, November 20, 2022
Awesome Autumn Statement or Awful Autumn Statement?
Ian & Simon welcome Cllr Steve Pitt & Mark Coates onto the show to give their views on the contents of Chacenllor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, what it will mean, and how it might have been better. Was it an Awful or Awesome Autumn Statement? www.pppodcast.uk Please don't forget to like / follow / subscribe wherever you catch the show. Links to all platforms on our website.
Sun, November 13, 2022
Voi Racers
Ian & Simon have a look at how Cllr George Madgwick's 'Stop the Voi E-Scooter Trial' motion went at full council. Would ending the trial address residents' concerns about safety? Will it stop the use of E-Scooters? You can watch the full debates here: 8a Kill the E-Scooter trial https://youtu.be/FLv1OGjZz5U?t=927 8b Roads of Paulsgrove https://youtu.be/FLv1OGjZz5U?t=5304 8c Anaerobic Digestion https://youtu.be/FLv1OGjZz5U?t=9438 Members’ Questions https://youtu.be/FLv1OGjZz5U?t=10378 Our clips of the debate for 8a https://youtu.be/llGlqexiXJE Please don't forget to like / follow / subscribe or visit our website pppodcast.uk See you next week when we're be asking if Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's news on Thursday is Awesome Autumn Statement or Awful Autumn Statement,
Sun, November 06, 2022
The Roads of Paulsgrove
With two motions and three questions before Portsmouth's Full Council meeting next Tuesday, we invite Cllr George Madgwick of the Portsmouth Independents Party back onto the show to talk about the issues - PCC's Voi E-Scooter trial, The state of the roads in Paulsgrove, location of street recycling services and more!
Tue, October 25, 2022
Southampton 1 Portsmouth 0
In a special show, we invite local Conservative party member Paddy Bergin onto the show along with our tame in-house conservative, Ian to ask them what they think of a selection that gives them a leader & Prime Minister they as members rejected just six weeks earlier.
Sun, October 23, 2022
Visions of Cosham Future
Staying local - and just down the road for our intrepid podcast duo - we as about the plans to redevelop an area to the west of Cosham High st - how that works, and what it should entaill. Giving us the expert view this week are Cllrs Steve Pitt, Lee Mason & Asghar Shah.
Sun, October 16, 2022
North, West & East - Full Council 111022
Portsmouth's Full Council meeting October 11th 2022 might have been a shorter than usual affair with a wave of unanimous agreement, but there was still one subject of contention - the controversial development proposal for Tipner West. Council Agenda: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieagenda.aspx?M%3D4966&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw14bgi6h3IozDLGKWe99nj4 Council Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AveoKiGjetM&t=14831s
Sun, October 09, 2022
In Lizz we Trusst?
With Cllr Ben Swann unable to join us, Ian switches to the other side of the questions to join Leader of the Conservative group on Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Simon Bosher as we ask their views on Lizz Truss' first month as PM.
Sun, October 02, 2022
Enough of this sh*t
We invite; Sarah Shreeve (Stop The Sewage: Southsea), Mike Owens (Hayling Sewage Watch) & Rob Bailey (Clean Harbours Partnership) on to revist the stinky subject of untreated effluent discharges into the waters around Portsmouth, Hayling & Chichseter. What's being done, and how can residents get involved. - Don't forget STS Southsea's event October 8th https://fb.me/e/2tvx3odvB Stop The Sewage Southsea Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1067802947382863 Hayling Sewage Watch Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/407566053035490 Clean Harbours Partnership Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CleanHarboursPartnership Website www.cleanharbourspartnership.co.uk/
Sun, July 24, 2022
Report - Full Council Meeting 190722
Ian & Simon invite Councillors Matthew Winnington (Lib Dem), Graham Heaney (Lab) & George Madgwick (PIP) on to talk about the 6 & 3/4 hr Full Council meeting Tuesday July 19th - some patches of excitable disagreement amongst a sea of concencus and unanimity, was this driven by a nwfound desire to work together, or just to get out of the chamber on the day temperatures hit 40 degrees?
Sun, July 17, 2022
Long Hot Summer Madness
Ahead of Tuesday's last Full Council meeting before the summer recess, Ian & Simon have a look at the 11 notices of motion on the agenda. Next week, we'll invite councillors onto the show to discuss how the 13 item agenda went on what's predicted could be the hottest day of the year. PCC Full Council 19/07/22 Agenda details https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=4965&x=1
Sun, July 10, 2022
Leave means Leave
In a change to our planned show, we welcome back Simon Bosher, leader of the Conservative Group on PCC to ask him of the in-house view of this week's developments in Westminster and the contest to replace rejected PM, Boris Johnson.
Sun, June 26, 2022
Labour’s Vision for Portsmouth
Ian & Simon welcome back to the show Councillor Cal Corkery (Lab), who is leader of the now nine strong Labour group on Portsmouth City Council to ask him about his vision for the group and the city.
Sun, June 19, 2022
The Only Way Is Ethics
After a 6 week break forced by Ian's recent stay in hospital, we're back taking a look at; Boris Johnson losing his 2nd ethics advisor, Just how effective is sending empty planes to Rwanda supposed to be?, Trade is down 30%, is striking the best way to secure zero job losses and inflation level pay rises? & As Putin's war in Ukraine slops off front pages, is there a danger support from western allies also drifts away?
Sun, May 08, 2022
How wrong can you be?
Ian & Simon invite newly elected Councillors Russell Simpson (PIP - Hilsea), Yinka Adeniran (Lab - Charles Dickens), Ben Swann (Con - Copnor), Steve Pitt (Lib Dem - Milton) along with George Madgwick - Portsmouth Independents Party Group Leader, Amanda Martin, Labour Constituency Party Chair & Simon Bosher, Conservative Group Leader. We ask them about the election just fought, and what the future holds for Portsmouth Politics with the Lib Dems now with the largest number of councillors, but no party seemingly able to win an overall majority. They then compare their predictions last week to the results declared early Friday morning. Please Follow, like, subscribe… Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, FB https://www.facebook.com/pompeypoliticspodcast YT https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC96riV9ldG7AhrkIeILU-BA TW https://twitter.com/pompeypolitics1 Give us a review, go on, you know you want to...
Sun, May 01, 2022
Come What May
Ian & Simon take out the crystal balls and predict their results for next week's local elections in Portsmouth, ward by ward. What will this mean for the city? Who will be running the administration come May 8th when in their next show they discuss how wrong their predictions were. Follow, like, subscribe… Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, FB https://www.facebook.com/pompeypoliticspodcast YT https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC96riV9ldG7AhrkIeILU-BA TW https://twitter.com/pompeypolitics1
Thu, April 28, 2022
Nelson Hustings 2022
Nelson Ward Hustings for 2022 Local Elections with - Jason Fazackarley (Lib Dem) Aimee Gwyther (Lab) Spencer Gardner (Con) Duncan Robinson (Grn) 1. Why are you standing in Nelson? 2. What are the key issues facing this ward? 3. With massive demand for housing behind the rising existence of HMOs, are they meeting a clear need for housing where no other affordable alternative exists, or another pressure on local services, parking & the cohesion of neighbourhoods? a. What's your solution? 4. The controversial Tipner West development, (renamed Lennox Point) seems no longer touted as a possible location for 3,500 of the 17,700 homes the council is targeted to find by central government. a. should it be built on? b. If not there, where? 5. The North End shopping area has seen many shops come and go over the last couple of decades. What should be done to revitalise shopping centres like North End for the 21st century? 6. With the cost of living rising sharply what more should the council be doing to support those in most need or who are not “just about managing? 7. The subject of antisocial behaviour comes up regularly, what do you believe is the root cause and what more needs to be done to tackle it? 8. With Nelson right next to the M275 and the international ferry port, what can be done to improve air quality for its residents?
Tue, April 26, 2022
Baffins Hustings 2022
2022 Hustings for Baffins Ward with:-Jeanette Smith (Independent), Jason Christopher (Labour) & Charlie Douglas (Conservative). Check out our Facebook page for details of other hustings. https://www.facebook.com/pompeypoliticspodcast Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/pompeypolitics1
Sun, April 24, 2022
Going Through The Motions
Ian & Simon take a break from the hustings schedule to ask what this week's referral of the Prime Minister to the Privilege Committee means, how it all works and speculate what might happen next.
Sun, April 10, 2022
Copnor Ward Hustings 2022
Copnor Ward Hustings 2022 - Ben Swann (CON), Mary Vallely (LAB), Raymond Dent (PIP) - please note one candidate (Raymond Dent) experienced connection problems which meant their audio is not as clear as we would like despite our best efforts to clear this up. The Green and Liberal Democrat candidates declined our invitation.
Sun, April 03, 2022
Cosham Hustings 2022
Cosham ward hustings for the 2022 local elections with: Hannah Hockaday (Con), Helena Cole (Lib Dem), Asghar Shah (Lab), Mike Jerome (Portsmouth Independents Party)
Sun, March 27, 2022
Ways & Means
Ian & Simon catch up on the last two motions from the last full council meeting before May's elections - 15f Constitutional Review & 15g The Local Plan before having a look at Rishi Sunak's spring statement. Does it go too far, or does it not go far enough?
Sun, March 20, 2022
May the 5th be with you
Ian and Simon take a glance at the last Full Council meeting before May's local elections - how much of it was leaflet-writing oratory, and how much serious business? Part 1. For reference if you want to catch the relevant parts of the full council meeting: 8. Planning development management: https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=1470 11 Health & Wellbeing Strategy: https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=4117 12. Solent Freeport. https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=4339 13. Carbon Budget methodology. https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=5202 14. Pay Policy Statement https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=6195 15a Defibrillators https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=6248 15b Elections Bill https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=8446 15c Supporting Adults with ADHD https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=11631 15d Insourcing first. https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=12225 15e Jubilee https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=16127 15f Constitutional review https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=16369 15g Local plan https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=18028 16 Members' questions https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=21643
Sun, March 13, 2022
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...
Ian & Simon welcome outgoing Councillor for Charles Dickens ward, Claire Udy onto the show to share the highs and lows of four years on Portsmouth City Council.
Sun, March 06, 2022
Go West!
Simon & Ian head west (virtually) up the M27 to neighbouring Fareham to ask Cllr Katrina Trott (Lib Dem) and candidate Jeannie Wigmore (Fareham Independant Group) what the key issues are in Fareham Borough Council and what political life is like in a council under a consistent Conservative majority.
Sun, February 27, 2022
What Price Freedom?
As Russia continues its full scale invasion of Ukraine, we welcome Dr Paul Flenley, Senior Lecturer in Politics & International Relations at the University of Portsmouth, specialising in Russian Politics and Foreign Policy to discuss what's brought war to the European continent after decades of peace. Our thanks to Cllr Graham Heaney for the suggestion and introducing us to our excellent guest.
Sun, February 20, 2022
Simon Says
Ian & Simon welcome back Simon Foster, economics lecturer to give his grades of the policies the four major parties have to deal with the cost of living crisis before having a checkup on Tuesday's budget meeting at Portsmouth City Council.
Sun, February 13, 2022
Pick ’n’ Mix
**WARNING** WE QUOTE THE JIMMY CARR 'JOKE' IN THE SHOW. Ian and Simon grab local & national issues from the pick 'n' mix - that strangely follow the theme of speaking responsibly, and that what you say should have consequences.
Sun, February 06, 2022
Havant You Heard?
Ian & Simon take a virtual trip up the A27 in this week's show to hear from representatives of the three major parties in neihgbouring Havant Bourough Council. What are the challenges in Havant, and are things better or worse off for being a borough council rather than a unitary authority like Portsmouth?
Sun, January 30, 2022
Independents Day 2
Ian & Simon welcome independent Cllr George Madgwick on the show with three of his Portsmouth Independents Party candidates in May's local elections. We ask them all how an indepedent party works that doesn't have a 'party line' and where they're going to be turning their guns in May. Lee Tindal - PIP candidate for Eastney & Craneswater Mike Jerome - PIP candidate for Cosham Raymond Dent - PIP candidate for Copnor
Sun, January 23, 2022
Third Time Lucky
Ian & Simon welcome back to the show, Viola Langley & Paula Savage after this week's decision from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Kwasi Kwateng to refuse Aquind's application to run an interconnector through Portsmouth.
Sun, January 16, 2022
Game Setup & Match
It's all about party politics as Ian & Simon discuss the revelations of parties and social events in Downing Street, and around Government while the rest of the country was in lockdown. Should Boris Johnson resign? Will the Conservative party move to replace him? Will the Lib Dem motion of no confidence succeed? Before moving onto court action in Australia as Novak Djokovic is deported due to his vaccination status.
Sun, December 12, 2021
It's my party and I'll lie if I want to, lie if I want to....
Ian & Simon invite CLLRs Lee Hunt & Graham Heaney onto the show to talk about the controversial Lennox Point development, why planning is backlogged in Portsmouth before turning attention to recent party revelations in Westminster, and asking what they mean for Boris Johnson's premiership.
Sun, December 05, 2021
Ballots & Boats
Ian & Simon welcome Polly & Miranda onto the show, both of whom who've worked helping refugees & unaccompanied minors to help our listeners what's going on behind the headlines in the redtop press. What's the real experience on the ground of those fleeing war torn countries seeking security and safety in the UK? We also have a look at the Bexley & North Shropshire by-elections. Is the win in Bexley comfortable enough to be repeated in North Shropshire? Are there signs of a progressive pact? If you'd like to help refugees & those fleeing persecution & war please consider these organisations: RNLI https://shop.rnli.org/pages/donate Rural Refugee Network https://www.ruralrefugeenetwork.org Red Cross https://www.redcross.org.uk Portsmouth City of Sanctuary https://portsmouth.cityofsanctuary.org Society of St James https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStJames
Sun, November 28, 2021
Health of the Nation
With the government's announcement last night of a return to some COVID restrictions brought about by the dawn of the Omicron variant, Ian & Simon discuss if this is too much or too little too late as well as looking at vaccine hesitancy rates in the UK and amongst NHS staff.
Sun, November 21, 2021
Faceless Mob
Battling through technology issues, Ian and Simon explore three big questions in this week's show:- 1) Is the freedom of anonymity online worth the price of faceless abuse that hides behind it? 2) If we make MPs safer by making them more distant from those they serve - are we defending democracy or diminishing it? 3) Should MPs be allowed to take 2nd jobs? Information sources used in this week's show: www.theyworkforyou.com https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/575833?reveal_response=yes https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2021-03-24/debates/378D3CBD-E4C6-4138-ABA6-2783D130B23C/OnlineAnonymityAndAnonymousAbuse#main-content https://epjdatascience.springeropen.com/articles/10.1140/epjds/s13688-020-00236-9#citeas https://www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/2017/09/we-tracked-25688-abusive-tweets-sent-women-mps-half-were-directed-diane-abbott https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-8743/CBP-8743.pdf
Sun, November 14, 2021
Whose Streets?
Ian & Simon invite their guests to explore how it is that streets, bars and clubs can still be unsafe places for women - what's happening, and what we can do about it. With guests: Natasha Layley - Portsmouth University Students' Union, Emma Cherry - Spike Aware Portsmouth & Mariam Daniel - BLM Portsmouth http://www.parcs.org.uk/ Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service (PARCS) provides a range of integrated support and services for survivors of sexual and domestic abuse in Portsmouth and SE Hampshire.
Sun, November 07, 2021
Chamber Danger
Before Portsmouth City Council returns to its first Full Council meeting in the Council Chamber since COVID, after previously using the Guildhall main auditorium as a COVID safety measure, Ian & Simon cast their eyes over the agenda to ask - will this be the 2nd shortest full council meeting of the year? Agenda details: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=4631&x=1 PCC Council Livestream: https://livestream.com/accounts/14063785/council-09nov2021 (2pm 09/11/21)
Mon, November 01, 2021
Blah, blah, blah or fair COP?
In our 100th episode we invite environmental campaigners Sue James and James Sebley onto the show to tell us what COP26 is all about, what it needs to achieve, and if there's any hope of it doing so. The UN Emissions Gap Programme video referred to in this episode is: https://youtu.be/_BiZ1tUeIWI As Sue mentioned, find more details here about events in Portsmouth: https://campaign.exchange/2021/10/24/cop26portsmouth/ -November 5th - Climate Strike 12pm -2pm. Portsmouth Guildhall Square -November 6th - Global day of action for climate justice. 12pm. Portsmouth Guildhall Square. Greta Thurnberg clip source: BBC YouTube channel
Sun, October 24, 2021
Digging In
Ian & Simon welcome back to the show Viola Langley & Paula Savage from 'Let's Stop Aquind' who are joined by fellow LSA campaigner Eve Mellor and Jean Nicolas from French protest group Non A Aquind. In the week Secretary of State for BEIS Kwasi Kawteng again delayed his decision on this controversial project we ask what's the latest, and what's next on both sides of the channel.
Sun, October 17, 2021
The Stink Forecast
Ian & Simon welcome local anti sewage campaigners, Sarah Shreeve (Stop the Sewage: Southsea), Mike Owens (Hayling Sewage Watch) & Alex Ford (Professor of Biology at Portsmouth University) to tell us what's raising the stink in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas about sewage discharges into Langstone Harbour.
Sun, October 10, 2021
Who'd Get Your Vote
Ian & Simon welcome representatives from the three major UK political parties to share with listeners the three things from their party conference they'd want voters to know. Our guests are Paul Gray: Liberal Democrats. Craig Withey: Labour. Rob New Conservatives. After the show, we've launched a poll on twitter to let listeners tell us who they'd vote for in a general election. https://twitter.com/pompeypolitics1/status/1447269482645311499?s=20
Sun, October 03, 2021
Bosher's blue future
We welcome newly elected Conservative Group Council Leader, Councillor Simon Bosher onto the show to tell us about his vision for his party & Portsmouth.
Sun, September 26, 2021
Golden Ticket (who'd want to buy a theatre?)
Ian & Simon speak with former Deputy Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Steve Pitt and ask why Portsmouth City Council has bought another of the city's theatre buildings.
Sun, September 19, 2021
Fleeing for their lives
Ian & Simon invite back Cabinet Member for Housing & Preventing Homelessness, Councillor Darren Sanders to talk about how Portsmouth City Council is helping, and preparing to help people escaping Afghanistan.
Sun, September 12, 2021
Is it fair (for care)?
Ian & Simon invite Economics lecturer Simon Foster onto the show to discuss the government's planned increase in NI contributions for employers and employees and to ask if this is a fair way to fund social care?
Sun, July 25, 2021
A cure worse than the sickness?
Despite monday's Full Council meeting being abandoned as the leader of the Conservative Council Group had tested possitive for Covid 19 - we invite on three councillors to discuss two big issues on that agenda - Cllr Jeanette Smith (PPP) asking why PCC are still using pesticides, and Cllrs Lynne Stagg (LibDem) - Cabinet Member for Traffic & Transportation, & her opposite Cllr Graham Heaney (Lab) to discuss the Local Transport Plain - What does it mean for Portsmouth? Is it bold enough? Why can't we have a less congested city with cleaner air that's a safer place to walk & cycle?
Sun, July 18, 2021
Getting your houses in order
Ian and Simon give a rundown of the packed agenda for tomorrow's Full Council meeting - strangely organised on a Monday - we invite Council Leader Gerald Vernon-Jackson onto the show to answer why the change of day and to talk about his motion to council calling on it to protest agains central government imposed targers which would see Portsmouth build over 17,000 homes over the next 20 years - but before that we turn our attention to the Labour motion calling on the council to rethink its plans for 3,500 homes on Tipner West, as SSSI & Ramsar site.
Sun, July 11, 2021
Common Sense Test
Ian & Simon share their views and insight into the potential July 19th unlocking. Is it too much too soon? Will people continue to wear face masks once they are no longer mandatory in shops & public transport? Will the hospitality industry find enough staff to cope with the increase in custom? Are those on the least wages being asked to take the most risk?
Sun, July 04, 2021
When a plan doesn't come together
Ian & Simon cast their beedy eyes over events at the PCC Planning meeting from June 29th, where HMOs and Park & Ride carparks were on the agenda before turning their critical analysis towards the recent Batley & Spen by-election.
Mon, June 28, 2021
A Month or so - with Daniel Wemyss
In the last of their series welcoming newly elected councillors onto the show, Ian & Simon welcome Daniel Wemyss, Conservative Councillor for Hilsea to tell us about his first month (or so).
Sun, June 20, 2021
Freedom from & Freedom to
Ian & Simon welcome three guests onto the show; Alex Dutton from Portsmouth Party DJ & PopKids - to talk about the delayed release from lockdown, David Fuller - Care home manager to talk about mandating covid19 vacinations in care home staff, and Matthew Winnington to talk about NHS sharing patient data.
Sun, June 13, 2021
A month or so - with Kimberly Barrett
Ian and Simon invite newly elected councillor for Milton & cabinet member for Climate Change and Green Recovery, Kimberly Barrett onto the show to ask her how her first month (ish) has gone.
Sun, June 06, 2021
A Month or so.. with Kirsty Mellor
Ian & Simon welcome back to the show, newly elected Councillor for Charles Dickens ward, Kirsty Mellor. We ask her how her first month as a councillor has gone and what's next.
Wed, June 02, 2021
Hell Hath No Fury Like a SPAD Spurned
Ian & Simon reveal who got to run Portsmouth City Council when Full Council voted on a motion of no confidence in its leader. They also delve into the revelations of spurned SPAD Dominic Cummings before casting their eyes and opinions eastwards to Belarus and ask if their airspace is safe.
Sun, May 09, 2021
16 going on 17
Ian & Simon welcome back to the podcasts, man-of-the-hour, newly elected Cllr George Madgwick (Paulsgrove). As the source of one of the two major shock results from Thursday's local elections in Portsmouth, George talks to us about how hard work and straight talking convinced the good folk of Paulsgrove to give him 49% of the vote, and increase turnout by nearly 8 points - and what this means for him, the ward, and the council leadership.
Wed, May 05, 2021
How wrong will we be?
Ian cracks open his spreadsheet to tell us how he thinks the local elections in Portsmouth will go - Simon doesn't always agree. Also covered this episode, the seemingly unassailable Conservative support in the Hartlepool by-election & the Hampshire & IOW Police & Crime Commission elections as well as the arrangements Portsmouth city council have in place to make counting the ballots Covid secure - and how that means no overnight dramas. Please - go and vote! There's only one way to do what you can to make sure the candidate you want gets the support - and that's to vote. Facebook and Twitter posts or likes or shares don't count. Ballot box is where it counts.
Sun, May 02, 2021
Central Southsea May 2021 Ward hustings
Central Southsea Ward hustings with Charlie Douglas (Con), Charlotte Gerada (Lab), & Steve Pitt (Lib Dem).
Sun, April 25, 2021
Charles Dickens Hustings - May 2021 Elections
Our penultimate virtual hustings with Dr Renu Raj (Conservatives) & Kirsty Mellor(Labour) candidates for Charles Dickens ward in Portsmouth who face question submitted from the public.
Wed, April 21, 2021
Eastney & Craneswater Hustings
Craig Withey (Labour) & Matthew Winnington (Liberal Democrats) answer questions submitted by the public as they both campaign to be elected to serve Eastney & Craneswater ward on May 6th. Please note due to technical issues with one of the candidates connection we have cut our some parts when this was being worked on - but not any candidate responses.
Sun, April 18, 2021
Hampshire & IOW Police & Crime Commissioner Hustings
Hampshire & IOW Police & Crime Commissioner Hustings - with questions submitted by our listeners. Richard Murphy - Liberal Democrats. Tony Sunday - Labour. Steve James-Bailey Hampshire Independents.
Sun, April 04, 2021
Paulsgrove virtual hustings - 2021 Local Elections
Ian & Simon present the first of their five virtual hustings for May's elections. Guests today are Paulsgrove candidates George Madgwick - Independent. George Brown - Liberal Democrat & Dr Mark Farwell - Labour & a submitted written statement from Tony Hewitt - Conservatives.
Tue, March 30, 2021
Is greed good?
This episode of the podcast combine live broadcasts from Sunday 28th and Tuesday 30th March to cover the subjects frustrated by technical issues on the regular Sunday broadcast. The boys take another swing at whether councils should be allowed to continue to meet virtually and another jab at the EU / UK vaccine spat - including recorded interviews with Cllrs Gerald Vernon-Jackson & Terry Norton with live interview with Kimberly Barrett about planning submissions for St James where the developer claims to be unable to provide affordable housing on a project due to provide £18million profit.
Sun, March 21, 2021
Shut up or lock up
Join us as we have a look how the votes went on the motions we'd covered last week when they came before Full Council on Tuesday 16th March. We'll also have a look at the government's attempt to make protestors 'shut up and go away'.
Sun, March 14, 2021
If We Tolerate This...
In a change to their planned show Simon & Ian review three of the notices of motion due to be discussed on Tuesday's Full Council meeting - Support the Climate and Environmental Emergency Bill, Thank our government for the vaccine rollout & Right to food.
Sun, March 07, 2021
Red box of delight or red box of despair
Ian & Simon take a look inside Rishi Sunak's red box - and give their view on this week's budget. Was it a thumbs up from Ian & Simon? Did the Chancelor of the Exchequer go too far, or not far enough?
Sun, February 28, 2021
The Open Road
Ian and Simon welcome back Reverend Amy Webb to the show to udpdate us on Cosham Larder - which opened its doors this week. They also have a look at the government's road map to release the country from the Covid restrictions. Find out more about Cosham Larder here: https://coshamlarder.wildapricot.org
Sun, February 21, 2021
You're on mute!
Ian & Simon get into Facebook publicly unfriending the Australian government over their new media law, asking if Portsmouth council meetings need the Jackie Weaver treatment and if the MOD recognising it needs to correct stripping service personnel of medals when they were discharged for being LGBT.
Sun, February 14, 2021
Jerry & the Policy-makers
Ian & Simon invite back Jerry 'The Inquisitor' Brown to give the Inquisitor's verdict on the miraculously short Full Council Budget meeting of February 9th. He also talks to us about councils investing money with a history of poor results in a desperate attempt to fund services on the back of a decade of Central Government cuts to local council funding.
Sun, February 07, 2021
Budgets, Ballots and anything to Bragg about
Ian and Simon muse on the impending Portsmouth Council Budget meeting February 9th as well the whispers of govermnent preparations for the May 6th Local & Police & Crime Commissioner Elections before touching on Ian's facebook exchange with Billy Bragg and his fans. The Larry & Paul video we loved can be found with all their stuff on Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/larryandpaul
Sun, January 31, 2021
Island City Living
This week we welcome Peter Hopkinson from Island City Living & About My Area to talk about taking over the digital community presence in a time of unprecedented crisis.
Sun, January 24, 2021
Let Biden be Biden
Ian & Simon ask if President Biden's 30 executive powers in his first two days in office bode well for US politics and the future of the country, they also revisit the upcoming May local elections, can they be safe, and fair, and free if candidates can't campaign?
Sun, January 17, 2021
May be, maybe not
Ian and Simon explore whether they think the May 6th local and Police & Crime Commissioner elections should go ahead or be delayed again - to the agonised screams of exhausted political campaigners across the UK. They also ask if delivering political leaflets during a pandemic is sensible.
Sun, January 10, 2021
Out with the Old Terms...
**LANGUAGE WARNING** There is a swear word in this podcast. In their first show of 2021, Ian and Simon return to discuss if project fear arrived at the border when the UK leaft the transition period at 11pm 31st December 2020; If Gavin Williamson has done his homework or should 'shut up and go away'; If Donald Trump's toddler tantrums about the Presidential Election are inciting riot and putting American Democracy at risk.
Sun, December 13, 2020
T'was seventeen nights before Christmas
Ian and Simon, in their last show of 2020 give a roundup of the over ten-hour full council meeting that took place December 8th. The irony of agreeing and disagreeing while taking a long while to do so reporting on a meeting in which much agreement and disagreement spread over 611 minutes is not lost on us. https://www.facebook.com/pompeypoliticspodcast https://twitter.com/pompeypolitics1
Sun, December 06, 2020
(More) Power to the People?
Ian and Simon welcome back Viola Langley & Paula Savage from 'Let's Stop Aquind' to update us on how their campaign is going, ahead of the Planning Inspectorate Open Meetings next week. Let's Stop Aquind on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/939949843156027
Thu, December 03, 2020
Sowing the Seeds of Love & Tiers for Fears
Ian & Simon welcome onto the show, Reverend Amy Webb to tell us about Cosham Larder - a community-based initiative that requires no assessment or referral to help local residents shop for food at reduced prices. Ian & Simon then move on to talk about Portsmouth's first few days in Tier Two.
Sun, November 22, 2020
Nine and a half hours - pt II
Ian & Simon squeeze a sequel out of November 10th's Full Council meeting - Nine and a half hours. In part II the boys have a look at the Labour party motion calling on the council to stop fining homeless people and the Conservative party motion calling on the council to sort out the backlog in the planning department.
Sun, November 15, 2020
Nine and a half hours
In a fit of excitement, Ian & Simon share their musings on Tuesday's (November 10th) Full Council Meeting at which, amongst others; Portsmouth City Council reporting it needs help from central government to provide the right level of care to unaccompanied minors seeking asylum at the Port. Next hot topic - UBI - why spend over an hour discussing something that's 'never going to happen'. The third issue was a rather unharmonious debate on a subject the whole council agrees on - the Aquind interconnector project. Free School meals also get the old PCC to shake out. Is it political grandstanding or is it just panto season come early? We tempt you to come back next week when we cover the last of our big four - asking the council to stop doing something they haven't started doing (fining people for being homeless). Exciting stuff..
Sun, November 08, 2020
Stop the Count!
Inspired by the bunfight in the US about voting mechanisms, and the unverified shouting - we look at methods of voting this side of the Atlantic; Is proportional representation a great idea for better, reflective, representative democracies, or a recipe for chaos that wedges the door open for extremism? Is Voter ID a solution without a problem that risks disenfranchising voters who can't afford or don't need photo ID, or a way to keep our electoral process secure? With it being the 21st centiury where your phone unlocks with your fingerprints, or face, do we still need to vote in person, or is this just a way to let the hackers run wild with our elections and confound the technically challenged? We invited listeners to join us and make a for or against case for whichevver idea took their fancy.
Sun, November 01, 2020
Don't Panic!
Ian and Simon, in a changed to their advertised programme opine about the US General Election, The ECHR's investigation into the Labour Party, and Lockdown 2.0. Too little, too late? Has the government lost control of its message and the virus?
Sun, October 25, 2020
Power to the People?
Join 'Let's Stop Aquind' on Facebook for all the latest in their campaign. Ian and Simon incurring the wrath of the internet gods once more, but struggle on with two excellent and patient guests. Viola Langley & Paula Savage from 'Let's Stop Aquind' talk to us about the struggle to fight against the imposition of an electricity interconnector that plans to cut a swathe through the second-most densely populated city in the UK. Join them on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/939949843156027 Dates for your diary: Open Meeting 7/12/20 10am Open Meeting 07/12/20 6:30pm More details https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/south-east/aquind-interconnector/?ipcsection=exam&view=list
Mon, October 19, 2020
Empty VESLs make most noise
A day late, and fighting technical issues and human error, Ian and Simon review the goals, own or otherwise from last week's Full Council Meeting. Should the council be investing £120m into a new housing development, should the council be in the business of changing road classifications, should the council do something about landlord licensing, and is the sunflower scheme a good idea?
Sun, October 11, 2020
Our House in the middle of our podcast
Please give us a follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pompeypoliticspodcast on Twitter @pompeypolitics1 Ian & Simon welcome first-time guest Cllr Darren Sanders - Cabinet Member for Housing & Preventing Homelessness on Portsmouth City Council. The boys ask Darren about the council decision to vacate and redevelop Leamington House and Horatia House in the city - displacing 272 families, about why PCC isn't building more council homes, why it would be that the council sold 8 council homes recently and why the council doesn't just go and start its own developer.
Sun, October 04, 2020
Want a slice of the pie?
Ian & Simon are joined by David Simpson to talk about the concept of participatory budgets - how do they work? What sorts of things are fund covered by them spent on? What benefits do they bring to communities in the municipalities they're used?
Mon, September 28, 2020
Schrodinger's Banker
We welcome back to the show Jerry 'Inquisitor' Brown to talk us through his detailed research (let's face it we couldn't do that) into PCC's investment in Hampshire Community Bank - except it's not a bank. Simon talks about the 'UK in Europe' Motion at the digital Lib Dem conference while wrestling with technical problems only resolved with the highly complex solution of turning unplugging the mixing desk from the computer and plugging it back in again.
Sun, September 20, 2020
Disruptive Starts
Ian & Simon welcome entrepreneur Becky Lodge - founder of Startup Disruptors and Little Kanga http://www.littlekanga.co.uk/ to talk about starting your own business and innovation. Becky's book, Don't Build Rollerskates for Birds https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Build-Rollerskates-Birds-start-up/dp/1527214664
Sun, September 13, 2020
Can we be friends on Facebook?
Ian & Simon invite community campaigner Kimberly Barrett to the podcast to talk about building a community online, keeping the peace on Keep Milton Green.
Sun, September 06, 2020
To Let or not to let - that is the question
Ian & Simon welcome back Councillor Cal Corkery and invite landlord Rik Rutter to discuss the rental market and the how the government's extension of a moratorium on evictions is affecting people.
Sun, August 23, 2020
Teachers' Assesment - Grading Gavin Williamson
Ian & Simon return from their summer break to invite Cllrs Suzy Horton (Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education on Portsmouth City Council) & Terry Norton to ask them what their views are about the handling of the exams crisis by Gavin Williamson, and what it means for education and the students that have been put through the mill over the last two weeks.
Mon, July 27, 2020
Nine-and-a-half-hours in forty or so minutes + NHS ebay listing
In the last episode of the season before taking a summer break Ian & Simon attempt to cram a 9 1/2 hour meeting into 40 minutes before delaying their report on the Russia Report and moving on to ask if the NHS is for sale after the government trounced attempts to add amendments in parliament to protect it and to require the government to gain ascent of parliament before completing trade deals.
Mon, July 20, 2020
All Roads Lead to Moans
In the penultimate episode of the series, Ian & Simon tackle two vital subjects this week: The government imposed clean air zone in Portsmouth, and the Prime Minister's 'Out of Lockdown' roadmap. The first sounds like someone you met in college, the second sounds like a sequel no one wanted to see made.
Sun, July 12, 2020
Mind your own business
Ian & Simon welcome two local business owners onto the show to ask them how they've found trading as the lockdown eases and they reopen, what changes they've made and if the support from the government and local council have been what they've needed. George Madgwick owner of The Wicks Bistro in Cosham and Steve Voros owner of RadiatorShowroom.com in North End share their experiences.
Sun, July 05, 2020
Dins & bins
We've edited out the bit where Simon accidentally pulls the plug on his own internet connection, but this week Ian and Simon discuss the 72nd birthday of the NHS and ask what the next 72 years look like. They also discuss the mild and thankfully shortlived panic as Portsmouth was mentioned in articles about cities that may need to enter local lockdowns, as well as the results of the PPP poll asking if the UK should have asked for an extension to the transition period, the deadline to ask was the end of June, and now the only way to stop the UK crashing out without a deal with the EU, is to get one. Simple eh?
Tue, June 30, 2020
Fancy a pint ? (and other questions) - take two
Afterr being beaten by the wrath of the Zoom gods in their normal Sunday timeslot, Ian and Simon met on Monday June 29th to ask if people would be racing in their droves back into pubs when they reopen on July 4th and other questions; Stay or Go - Should Robert Jenkins hand in his pass to No.10, was Keir Starmer right to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey, and a gentle introduction to the gentlest of leadership races that is the Lib Dem leadership contest 2020.
Sun, June 21, 2020
Pavements & Cycle-paths
Ian & Simon invite Nick Sebley from Pompey Street Space onto the show to talk about how active transport could be improved in the densely populated island city we call our home, and why there seem to be so many roadblocks to improving Portsmouth's traffic, air and roads.
Sun, June 14, 2020
Statue of Limitations
Ian & Simon ask what limitations our predecessors' choice of statues have on us, which ones should stay, which ones should go. We also ask what happened on this day in history, as well as wishing a happy birthday to President Trump, in our own small way.
Sun, June 07, 2020
Do we value our democracies?
Technical difficulties with internet connections frustrating the show don't stop Simon & Ian talking about recent horrific events in the USA, alarming threats from President Trump to 'send in the military' and the cancelling of the virtual parliament in the UK, forcing shielding or vulnerable MPs to risk their lives or for their constituents to lose their democratic voice. Joined by listener Ivy they also discuss some ideas about how democratic accountability could be improved and how our elections, as well as political institutions, could be dragged into the 21st century.
Sun, May 31, 2020
Is Portsmouth's art suffering?
Ian and Simon welcome Geoff Priestley - General Manager of The Wedgewood Rooms & Richard Stride, founder of Groundlings Theatre Company to talk about how arts & culture organisations & venues are dealing with lockdown and what their future might be post lockdown. We apologise for technical issues with this episode. http://www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk https://groundlings.co.uk
Sun, May 24, 2020
We don't need no education
Ian and Simon chance their luck on their first double interview with guests Cllr Suzy Horton (Lib Dem) & Cllr Terry Norton (Con) to discuss whether children can return to schools safely on June 1st as the Government has asked and if Portsmouth's schools are ready.
Sun, May 17, 2020
Time for some Greens
Ian & Simon invite local Green Tim Sheerman-Chase onto the show to ask him about Green politics in a lockdown and the future for Portsmouth.
Sun, May 10, 2020
Stay home. Control the podcast. Save the audience.
Accompany Ian & Simon as they listen to the Prime Minister's address to the nation on May 10th 2020 and comment on his pronouncements. Did the boys think his message was clear and worthy or fumbled and shoddy?
Sun, May 03, 2020
PPP meets PP
Ian & Simon are joined by founder of popular local politics Facebook group, Portsmouth Politics, Si Bunting. They discuss the valid or honest use of numbers & if bailing out airlines is a good use of taxpayers' funds.
Sun, April 26, 2020
Terry in April, not June
Ian & Simon invite Cllr Terry Norton onto the show for the first time to talk about life in Drayton & Farlington, how the city is weathering the Coronavirus crisis and coming together, what the role is of a political opposition in times of crisis and the recent announcement from Portsmouth City Council that the road along the seafront will be closed all week from May 1st to allow greater space for people on their daily exercise.
Sun, April 19, 2020
Happy Birthday Podcast
In an effort to avoid talking about lockdowns and social distancing, Ian and Simon gaze at their podcasting navels as they look back on the last twelve months of podcasting. They're amazed to recall that their little podcast has welcomed no less than nine different city councillors, two of which were the Leader & Deputy Leader of Portsmouth City Council. We've heard from four parliamentary candidates in the city's two parliamentary constituencies. We've benefited from the forensic financial research of Jerry Brown, spoken with a community campaigner, the editor of a trusted local digital news platform, and our first international guest talking to us about fake news. The boys reel off the events they've covered over the last year, and what a year it's been!
Sun, April 12, 2020
No Easter Eggs
If you'd like to support the fantastic work done in Portsmouth by the Hive, please go to their website www.hiveportsmouth.org.uk. Deputy Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Steve Pitt joins us today to talk about all the changes needed in Portsmouth to make sure the city's vulnerable are looked after at this critical time.
Sun, April 05, 2020
The future is Keir
Ian and Simon invite Cllr Cal Corkery back onto the show to discuss, what's the future for the Labour Party after Keir Starmer's resounding win of the leadership contest? What future do people want for our society when the Covid19 end?
Sun, March 29, 2020
Lockdown Day Seven
Ian and Simon work their way through most of their list of events to discuss this week. 1) ICO - saying the UK government can use some mobile phone data in the fight against the Corona Virus. 2)Why isn't the UK in the EU procurement scheme? Cock-up or, ideologically driven conspiracy or just logic? 3) With Prince Charles, the PM, Health Secretary, Secretary of State for Scotland and the CMO either self-isolating with symptoms or tested positive for Corvid19 what does this teach us? 4) Coronavirus bill 2020; government overreach or sensible precautions? 5) Has Jeremy Corbyn been proved right?
Sun, March 22, 2020
Every day's a school day - just not in school
Ian and Simon invite Cllr Suzy Horton and Cabinet Member for Education, on the show. Suzy talks to us about the challenges of the last week, how teachers and students are responding to the unprecedented closure of schools, cancellation of GCSE and A level examinations and potentially ending the school year early.
Mon, March 16, 2020
This Wasn't The Week We Planned
With so many things changing this week, a budget that barely anyone can remember, our guest pulling out, and well.. the country gripped by 24/7 coverage of the Coronavirus pandemic Ian & Simon put their slant on things.
Sun, March 08, 2020
Independents Day
Ian and Simon welcome Portsmouth political stalwart John Ferrett onto the show to discuss life as an independent councillor in a partisan Portsmouth. What's next for him? What future does he feel the Labour party has in store?
Sun, March 01, 2020
Fake News Special
Ian & Simon are joined by local activist Ivy Burrows, Video search engine CTO & programmer - Craig Stadler www.peteyvid.com and co-founder of local independent news organisation Star & Crescent www.starandcrescent.org.uk - Tom Sykes We ask, what is Fake News? Is it new? How can you avoid it? Who does it help?
Sun, February 23, 2020
Time for some truth down under
Ian and Simon discuss the value of listening to whistleblowers, the value of truth when everyone is calling everyone else a liar and somehow end up talking about trade deals and Huawei and what is an 'Australia style' trade deal anyway?
Sun, February 16, 2020
Dennis didn't menace
Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing & Social Care Matthew Winnington is our very first guest by telephone. Matt talks about the issues retaining GP provision in Portsmouth. Apologies for any issues with the sound. Simon forgot to press all the right buttons on our new mixer and had to recover Matt's call from the Facebook Live Video feed.
Sat, February 01, 2020
Live! means Live!
Ian and Simon mark the UK ceasing to be a member of the European Union by holding their first live podcast and inviting listeners to call in. The audience may have been too drunk, tired, shy (or all of the above) to call in, but the boys opine about Brexit and the future for the UK in their usual style. *note* some swearing in this episode.
Mon, January 13, 2020
Rumours of the end of the world have been greatly exaggerated
Ian & Simon talk without authority on President Trump's latest attempt to throw the world away in nuclear war before moving on to discuss the first casualty of Labour's leadership race as they decide who should replace Jeremy 10 out of 10 Corbyn before finally discussing one of the motions to be raised at the full Portsmouth City Council meeting January 14th - the first since October.
Sat, December 14, 2019
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
In what will probably be our last podcast of 2019, Ian and Simon discuss how things went locally and nationally in Thursday's General Election. With Stephen Morgan bucking the disastrous national trend for Labour to retain the seat in Portsmouth South.
Tue, December 10, 2019
Five & Six of Six - Breakfast means breakfast
With calendar commitments keeping the two incumbents away from our microphones Ian and Simon decide to subject themselves to the Pompey Politics Podcast Pot of Pondering questions they'd subjected their guests to. Ahead of Thursday's election the insightful nonsense continues.
Wed, December 04, 2019
Four of Six - General Election Specials - Antonia Harrison
Fourth of what we hope will be six interviews with the major party candidates in Portsmouth's two constituencies. This episode, Antonia Harrison, Liberal Democrat candidate for Portsmouth North. All guests will be presented with two introductory questions plus three they choose at random from the Pompey Politics Pot Of Pondering. • Each guest is invited to introduce themselves and give an insight into why they got involved in politics. • We’ll invite guests to provide a brief description of where they stand on Brexit. Guest will then select three questions at random from the Pompey Politics Pot of Pondering. The full question list is: 1. Turnout in 2017 GE was 69%. How do we increase voter participation in our democracy. 2. If cost wasn’t an object what physical changes would you make to parliament. 3. FPTP – protector of our democratic institutions, or a burden. 4. If tomorrow you were Chancellor of the Exchequer - what would be your first act. 5. Name the policy of your political opponents you like the most – and why. 6. Which one of your Parties Policies are you most proud of (no Brexit answers) 7. If you could change anything about the 2016 referendum (excluding the result() what would it be? 8. What do you admire most about one of the other main party candidates standing against you? 9. Do you think the NHS will always remain free at point of use?
Mon, December 02, 2019
Three of Six - General Election Specials - Gerald Vernon-Jackson
The third of what we hope will be six interviews with the major party candidates in Portsmouth's two constituencies. This episode, Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Liberal Democrat candidate for Portsmouth South. All guests will be presented with two introductory questions plus three they choose at random from the Pompey Politics Pot Of Pondering. • Each guest is invited to introduce themselves and give an insight into why they got involved in politics. • We’ll invite guests to provide a brief description of where they stand on Brexit. Guest will then select three questions at random from the Pompey Politics Pot of Pondering. The full question list is: 1. Turnout in 2017 GE was 69%. How do we increase voter participation in our democracy. 2. If cost wasn’t an object what physical changes would you make to parliament. 3. FPTP – protector of our democratic institutions, or a burden. 4. If tomorrow you were Chancellor of the Exchequer - what would be your first act. 5. Name the policy of your political opponents you like the most – and why. 6. Which one of your Parties Policies are you most proud of (no Brexit answers) 7. If you could change anything about the 2016 referendum (excluding the result() what would it be? 8. What do you admire most about one of the other main party candidates standing against you? 9. Do you think the NHS will always remain free at point of use?
Sun, December 01, 2019
Two of Six - General Election Specials - Amanda Martin
**please note - audio file updated** The second of what we hope will be six interviews with the major party candidates in Portsmouth's two constituencies. This episode, Amanda Martin, Labour Party candidate in Portsmouth North. All guests will be presented with two introductory questions plus three they choose at random from the Pompey Politics Pot Of Pondering. • Each guest is invited to introduce themselves and give an insight into why they got involved in politics. • We’ll invite guests to provide a brief description of where they stand on Brexit. Guest will then select three questions at random from the Pompey Politics Pot of Pondering. The full question list is: 1. Turnout in 2017 GE was 69%. How do we increase voter participation in our democracy. 2. If cost wasn’t an object what physical changes would you make to parliament. 3. FPTP – protector of our democratic institutions, or a burden. 4. If tomorrow you were Chancellor of the Exchequer - what would be your first act. 5. Name the policy of your political opponents you like the most – and why. 6. Which one of your Parties Policies are you most proud of (no Brexit answers) 7. If you could change anything about the 2016 referendum (excluding the result() what would it be? 8. What do you admire most about one of the other main party candidates standing against you? 9. Do you think the NHS will always remain free at point of use?
Sun, December 01, 2019
One of Six - General Election Specials - Donna Jones
The first of what we hope will be six interviews with the major party candidates in Portsmouth's two constituencies. This episode, Donna Jones, Conservative party candidate in Portsmouth South. All guests will be presented with two simple questions plus three they choose at random from the Pompey Politics Pot Of Pondering. • Each guest is invited to introduce themselves and give an insight into why they got involved in politics. • We’ll invite guests to provide a brief description of where they stand on Brexit. Guest will then select three questions at random from the Pompey Politics Pot of Pondering. The full question list is: 1. Turnout in 2017 GE was 69%. How do we increase voter participation in our democracy. 2. If cost wasn’t an object what physical changes would you make to parliament. 3. FPTP – protector of our democratic institutions, or a burden. 4. If tomorrow you were Chancellor of the Exchequer - what would be your first act. 5. Name the policy of your political opponents you like the most – and why. 6. Which one of your Parties Policies are you most proud of (no Brexit answers) 7. If you could change anything about the 2016 referendum (excluding the result() what would it be? 8. What do you admire most about one of the other main party candidates standing against you? 9. Do you think the NHS will always remain free at point of use?
Mon, November 11, 2019
Election Fever - Can you feel it?
Ian & Simon discuss the start of the general election campaigns. Also under review are the two constituencies in Portsmouth, with one needing a close eye as a three-way marginal that's changed hands between the major three parties in the last three elections. The parliamentary candidates for the major parties are all the leaders for their respective parties in Portsmouth council.
Mon, October 21, 2019
Waiting For The Great Leap Forward
Ian and Simon sit down to talk through recent Brexit events in parliament, full in the knowledge that by the time you listen to this everything will have changed again.
Tue, October 01, 2019
A Tale Of Three Conferences
With sand in his shoes, and wind in his hair Simon returns from the Lib Dem conference in Bournemouth. He and Ian discuss the Lib Dem & Labour conferences, the overturned prorogation of parliament.
Sun, September 08, 2019
Boris - Dinlo or hero?
Ian and Simon opine on the events of the last week in Westminster comfortable in the knowledge that by 10pm Monday September 9th it will all be completely wrong and everything will be utter chaos again.
Tue, August 20, 2019
Referendone or Referendon't (autumn is coming)
Ian and Simon sit down to, at the third attempt, discuss Brexit. They break out the possibilities are for the country on October 31st and work through them, one by one. Mostly following their self imposed rules not to interrupt, or respond, they work through grading each from impossible to definite and giving reasons why.
Mon, August 05, 2019
I'm a private renter, a renter for money..
Discussing the events of the full council meeting July 16th 2019, Ian and Simon invite back Councillor Cal Corkery. Council Leader Gerald Vernon-Jackson gives Simon his views of that day and the proposal itself requesting that the council investigate the private renting situation in Portsmouth to see what can be done to protect tenants from rogue landlords and prevent all landlords being tarred with the same brush.
Sat, July 20, 2019
PPP10 Something Fishy at Lakeside?
Ian and Simon discuss the theory behind councils borrowing money to invest and as if it's a good or bad idea. How has PCC invested money, and what good does that do the taxpayers of Portsmouth. Jerry joins to bring intelligence to the discussion, with a particular focus on the recent decision to purchase the Lakeside development at the North of the city.
Mon, July 01, 2019
09 Leaders with Pride
Ian and Simon ask; When is something private, and who gets to decide? How much has changed in the 50 years since the Stonewall Riots? Has Simon made a decision on who he wants to lead the Liberal Democrats? Apologies for bumping of microphone, cat growling and faint child sounds. We tried different microphone and editing software on this one.
Thu, June 20, 2019
Worst Boyband Ever
Ian and Simon welcome guest Jerry ‘the inquisitor’ Brown onto the podcast to discuss the latest in the spectacle that is the Tory leadership contest.
Fri, June 14, 2019
PPP EP7 The Drugs Don’t Work They Just Make It Worse
Later than planned, Simon finally uploads episode seven of our podcast. We give our opinions about the Peterborough By Election, the Tory and Libdem leadership races, apologise for being so late in uploading, and shout out to friends of the podcast who have suggested some great topics for future episodes.
Wed, June 05, 2019
A Game Of Top Trumps
Ian & Simon discuss the impending arrival of President Donald Trump to Portsmouth for the 75th D-Day commemorations. They cover the meaning and effectiveness of protest before turning their attention to the wide field of runners in the Conservative Party leadership race (correct at time of recording 5pm Sunday June 2nd).
Mon, May 27, 2019
PPP05 Everyone’s A Winner
Ian & Simon discuss the results of the European Parliament elections, how they shaped up in our region (South East) and nationally, what they mean for Brexit and what they mean for the Conservative Party Leadership contest. We apologise for the background sound of some kid playing outside. You’re not imagining it.
Mon, May 20, 2019
EU Have A Pie I Won’t
In a shorter, pre Euro Elections (2019) show, Ian and Simon discuss how the voting system works, who the likely winners will be, and what that might mean.
Fri, May 17, 2019
PPP 03 Winners and Grinners Special
Our third episode sees Ian and Simon welcome three guests, Dave Ashmore (Libdems), Cal Corkery (Labour), and Scott Payter-Harris (Conservative), all elected to Portsmouth City Council on May 2nd. Our guests chose four questions at random from the fourteen questions devilishly folded into our Pompey Politics Podcast Pot of Pondering.
Sun, May 05, 2019
The Evening After The Morning After The Election The Day Before
Ian and Simon momentarily recovered from their busy weeks, discuss the results of Portsmouth’s local elections and how they compared to their predictions in episode 1.
Wed, April 17, 2019
001 - The 2019 Local Elections Ian's Tiny Spreadsheet Special
Two brothers-in-law discuss their views on the local politics situation in Portsmouth, UK. In our inaugural episode - the upcoming council elections May 2nd. Please forgive that we go on a bit, that some of the technical stuff isn't fixed, and that the intro and exit music is clearly borrowed from iMovie. All views are our own. Don't bet your house on our predictions folks. No animals injured in the recording of the podcast.
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