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It’s only positive vibes today so …
We had a great time putting the world to rights on #PoliticsSouth if you missed it…
NO PROBLEM!! Watch again on iPlayer here: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… really worth 30mins of your time.. but then I’m biased ! (Jokes)
October 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The south of England Politics Programme is back on BBC1 and iPlayer. This week Ofsted, Reform, Trump and Flags

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Politics South - 14/09/2025
Peter Henley with the latest political news, interviews and debate.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
They’re calling it a ONCE IN A CENTURY election as #Reform sent shock waves through Local Councils in England. 💥 We’re drilling down to see what difference it could make in the south of England on #PoliticsSouth now available on iPlayer

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
May 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
They’re calling it a ONCE IN A CENTURY election as #Reform sent shock waves through Local Councils in England. 💥 We’re drilling down to see what difference it could make in the south of England on #PoliticsSouth on #BBC1 from 10 📺
May 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Are people having fewer children because of expensive housing in the south of England? 👶
In 10 years will we still be WFH? 🧑‍💻
And should the most polluting cars pay more to park? 🚘
Digging under the skin of modern life in the south ..
on #politicssouth from 10 ⏰ on BBC1 📺
April 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
That moved quickly.. from a hint that Waterside Rail might not be cancelled after all to details of bookable seats from the New Forest through to London and pictures of the inside of carriages …

granduniontrains.co.uk/waterside-line/
March 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Reposted by BBC Politics South
I was with @peterhenley.bsky.social on BBC Politics South. Understandably, #Ukraine was a key focus. Also discussed was incr in costs of energy bills & Anneliese Dodds,MP, resignation
Literacy in schools featured in the run up to #WorldBookDay.
Can watch here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
March 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
“The British Military are Great” says President Trump… before asking .. Could you take on Russia by yourselves?!!
February 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Thames Water accused of holding Berkshire customers in contempt

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Thames Water accused of holding customers in contempt - BBC News
Thames Water was asked by an MP to compensate residents last year, but still has not paid out.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Power to the South! How could council services and staff be affected by the wave of mergers and mayors expected with devolution. Politics South from 10, with extra #waspi & #AI
January 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
At last? 👀 #waspi
December 17, 2024 at 12:21 PM
It’s the last #PoliticsSouth before Christmas looking back on a tumultuous year with added #Payrises #Vestas #HousingCrisis and #Ice-skating ! From 10am 🕙 on BBC1 South 📺
December 15, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Strong Message Here
December 5, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Ooo it’s the Christmas fair in Parliament
December 4, 2024 at 11:34 AM
New immigration figures show the number of asylum seekers in govt accommodation was going down until June but is back up under Labour
November 28, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Last asylum seekers leave the barge, but Braverman tells me she was right
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Braverman defends Bibby Stockholm despite closure plan
The Bibby Stockholm barge was introduced to cut the cost of hotel accommodation for migrants.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 8:43 AM
If angry farmers restrict food supplies shops will run out within three days, Hampshire Police Commissioner @DonnaJonesPCC tells me
November 24, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Should we be turning off street lights to save money? Do we need to a new law for e-bikes and scooters? And of course.. what should the farmers do next ? from 10:00 on BBC1
November 24, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Not everyone is so worried about China. Salisbury’s Conservative MP and former Treasury Minister @JohnGlenUK says we have to keep business going, and Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer doesn’t disagree
November 21, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Britain is to retire a range of defence assets including HMS Albion HMS Bulwark HMS Northumberland, RFA Tankers Wave Knight & Wave Ruler & the 14  oldest CH-47 Chinook helicopters. Conservative MP Sir Desmond Swayne questioned the message that sends
November 20, 2024 at 3:09 PM
All good natured at the #FarmingRally in Westminster but there are some interesting negotiations over parking outside Downing Street!
November 19, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Will higher taxes on unhealthy food save the NHS? Or just add to the cost of living crisis? #PoliticsSouth on BBC1 from 10 with @livbailey @JoePJRobertson and @trishab116 Oh! And shouldn’t every new house have a solar panel? Or does that make them too pricey, too?
November 17, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Labour is saying southern Councils must merge to populations of 1.5 million under a Manchester-style Mayor to get extra powers and cash, according to local leaders
November 16, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Scammers are taking advantage of long waits for driving tests.
An MP says a growing number of youngsters are being persuaded to part with hundreds of pounds of "arrangement fees" to jump the queue.

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October 18, 2024 at 8:47 PM