The Trouble with Boris
When he was the Mayor of London, I predicted that Boris Johnson would be Prime Minister one day. Indeed, I thought there was a realistic… Read More »The Trouble with Boris
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If Only…
If only Jeremy Corbyn hadn’t been elected leader of the Labour Party. If only people had voted to remain. If only Donald Trump hadn’t been… Read More »If Only…
Is a Labour split inevitable?
I have never known a more incompetent or directionless government as the one which is leading the country at present. Sadly, I have never known… Read More »Is a Labour split inevitable?
Manchester is the Powerhouse Focus – and rightly so
In recent years I have been used to Manchester being mentioned in dispatches by leaders from other cities, and not always in a complimentary fashion.… Read More »Manchester is the Powerhouse Focus – and rightly so
Is business settling for Brexit?
THE EXIT DOOR LOOMS. For me Christmas was the turning point for those of us hoping to stop Brexit. When the European Commission pretended sufficient… Read More »Is business settling for Brexit?
Tories for ever?
Corbyn and Cable falter The decade that’s nearing its end has been one of the most exciting in British politics. The demise of New Labour,… Read More »Tories for ever?
Let’s hear it for the Girls
Today Downtown Liverpool in Business will host one of my favourite events of the year, the annual Women in Business Awards. Yesterday, of course, it… Read More »Let’s hear it for the Girls
Devolution frustrations
The city regions Whether it’s the power to direct the skills agenda that would best benefit northern business or yet another report recommending northern rail… Read More »Devolution frustrations
Mayors flexing muscle – and it’s good to see
The dearth of talent at the top level of British politics is clear for all to see. When one of the most uninspiring of modern… Read More »Mayors flexing muscle – and it’s good to see
Homelessness is not just about shelter
As Liverpool prepared to host the European Capital of Culture in 2008, Phil Redmond famously commented that fall-outs between top executives involved in delivering the… Read More »Homelessness is not just about shelter
Plastic revolution on the way
I remember when seat belts and breathalysers were regarded as a gross infringement of motorist’s freedom. Smoke filled offices and pubs are of more recent… Read More »Plastic revolution on the way
I spy with my little eye – a Tory lie
Regular readers of this blog will know that I am not a huge fan of Jeremy Corbyn. I could come up with some solid reasons… Read More »I spy with my little eye – a Tory lie