We ask former Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr Jason Fazackarley about his & Lady Mayoress, Helen Mitchell's highs & lows for their year representing the city of Portsmouth & its residents.

• Just how do you make a Mayor - there’s a Mayor Making ceremony, but how do you become one?
• What were the highs and lows for Jason and his Lady Mayoress, Helen Mitchell?
• If he could change anything about the Lord Mayor’s role, what would it be?
• What advice would Jason give to an incoming Mayor or Mayoress?

All of these and more.

Portrait (recorded livestream)

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What are we talking about this week?

We asked our audience to tell of which of the pressing recent political events would they want to see us talk about. A poll is a poll - so we talk over three issues: - Israel (and now America's) bombing of Iran, The government u-turn on a national inquiry into grooming gangs, & The Welfare Reform bill.

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Portsmouth this year hosts UK Pride, and with Pride itself rapidly approaching, we hear from Tally Aslam, Co-Chair of the Portsmouth Pride Trust.

All this & more..

• What’s on the itinerary for June 7th?
• How are Pride navigating the politics?
• Protest, great day out or both?
• Biggest challenges faced by the community?
• How to be a good ally?

Facebook - Portsmouth Pride

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