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Pompey Politics Podcast
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Local, national & occasionally international politics without point scoring, where guests have their say. Two brothers-in-law live-streaming on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn & available at whichever podcasty place is your preference.
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Can the controversial Aquind electricity interconnector project between Normandy, France and Portsmouth, England - cutting a swathe through countryside, farmland and disrupting residents digging up residential and vital arterial roads finally get stopped for good?

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November 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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🌍 Brits Abroad: Lost Votes 🗳
3 1/2 million British citizens living overseas are entitled to vote in UK elections, but only 200,000 are registered to do so.

We hear from Mike Tuffrey & John Shardlow from British Overseas Voters Forum

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October 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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We're live with British Overseas Voters Forum - asking why only 200,000 of the 3 1/2 million Brits living abroad register to vote in UK elections. How does it work? Should Brits abroad still get to vote in UK ballots? Live 12pm GMT 26th October

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October 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Our Paulsgrove by election hustings (2025) is now available wherever you get your podcasts.

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October 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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We're live with our Paulsgrove by election hustings.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️

Joe Standen (Reform) has informed the podcast that he now can't make the hustings this evening.

We'll still be putting our questions to Thomas Hoare (Conservative) and Sydna Phillips (Labour) this evening at 6:27pm. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE1M...
October 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Sunday October 19th, 6:27pm as we hold our online hustings for the Paulsgrove by-election. Joining us are:-
💙 Thomas Hoare (Conservative)
🩵Joe Standen (Reform)
♥️ Sydna Phillips (Labour)
Live on Facebook, Youtube & LinkedIn. See comments for our Paulsgrove poll.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Our latest episode, taking a look at the five major political party conferences is now available wherever you get your podcasts:-

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October 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Tonight we unpack the party conferences.

With reports from:-
🩵 Terry Norton - Reform
🧡 James Read - Lib Dems
♥️ Jemma Artemis - Labour
💚 Elliott Lee - Greens
💙 Ben Swann - Conservative

Live 6:27pm on Youtube, Facebook & LinkedIn.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Our latest episode; Points made not scored is now available wherever you get your podcasts.
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October 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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We're delighted to announce our Paulsgrove by-election hustings

Confirmed as attending so far:-
Thomas Hoare (Conservative)
Joe Standen (Reform)
Sydna Phillips (Labour)

Join us live Sunday October 19th 6:27pm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE1M...
October 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Whatever happened over the summer?

We return from our summer break and share our views on some over the political events, local, national and international while we've been away.

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September 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Paulsgrove ward in Portsmouth will be holding a by-election after the resignation for health reasons of Cllr Brian Madgwick (PIP).

Who's getting your vote?
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aerial view of Paulsgrove with wording 'Paulsgrove by election - whose getting your vote?' lettered in white with an icon of a ballot box in black.
September 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Might be a bit early for some, but what are your predictions for the 2026 Hampshire & The Solent Mayoral election & Portsmouth local elections? 🗳️ 📊 (let us know if we should include other local elections)
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September 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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We'll be back from our summer break on September 21st.

Our first show of the Autumn season will be a roundup and comment on the events, local, national or international.

Let us know what you want to see us cover by reply, email, DM or leave us a voicemail:
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September 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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On Sunday's show we take a look at Tuesday's Full Council meeting. 12 items on the agenda. 7 notices of motion. 6 amendments. We've watched all 6 hours so you don't have to. Where was there harmony? Where was there heated debate?
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July 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Polluted Portsmouth? Is now available.

We heard from 3 clean air campaigners about the causes of air pollution in Portsmouth, what is being done, & what more could be done to give the residents of the city air that doesn't come with a health warning.

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Silhouette skyline including Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower, clouded out by black smog, all in black and white with one lone tree in the corner in colour
July 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Our latest episode - with former Lord Mayor of Portsmouth - Cllr Jason Fazackarley is now available wherever you get your podcasts.

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June 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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In our latest episode, we take a look at the three recent political news items as chosen by our audience.

Now available wherever you get your podcasts
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-Israel & the USA bombing Iran
-Welfare Reform bill
-Govt u-turn on statutory inquiry into grooming gangs
June 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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UK Pride, Shines in Portsmouth - our latest episode is now available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Portsmouth's Spinnaker tower in white as an icon with the LGBTQ+ pride flag as background
June 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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May 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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May 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Island of Strangeness now available wherever you podcast. Reporting on this week's Mayor Making & Council AGM. Interviews from Cllr George Madgwick - Leader of Portsmouth Independents Party & Cllr Graham Heaney - Deputy Leader of the Labour group.

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May 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Our latest episodes - Devolution fast track - wight choice? Now available wherever you get your podcasts. Our thanks to Cllrs Andrew Garratt 🟧 (Parkhurst and Hunnyhill) & Malcolm Wallace 🟩 (Meon Valley)

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April 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Our latest episode - Spring Statement - 👍or 👎is now available wherever you get your podcasts.

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March 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM