Frank McKenna reflects on another positive statement from Rishi Sunak, but warns the Chancellor that it is all about delivery now – and he needs local government to help him.
chris9th July 2020
The reports of the death of cities are greatly exaggerated says Frank McKenna. Only a return to city life will see a quick bounce back for the UK economy, according to the Downtown boss.
chris2nd July 2020
Boris Johnson seems to be backing a big state, spending big to save the economy. Jim thinks that doesn't leave much space for the Labour Party despite Keir Starmer's determination to banish Corbynism.
chris2nd July 2020
Welcome though the re-opening of pubs is, Frank McKenna urges government, teachers and councils to prioritise a plan to get our kids back to school. The education lockdown has gone on too long and is damaging the life chances of…
chris25th June 2020
Four years on from the EU Referendum Jim welcomes the government's tough line on not extending the transition talks...but there is a twist in his argument.
chris25th June 2020
This week Downtown in Business unveiled its Manifesto for economic Recovery. In his latest blog, Frank McKenna explains why the government needs to think big and be bold if we are to avoid a return to the Eighties – with…
chris18th June 2020
Could Lancashire be about to make its voice heard alongside Manchester and Liverpool? An elected mayor for the county has come a step closer but it would mean big changes in the complex council structure. Jim examines these issues and…
chris18th June 2020
This week Frank McKenna reflects on Keir Starmer’s impressive start to life as Labour leader – but warns that he and the party have a long way to go before winning back the support they need to form a government.
chris11th June 2020
Instead of blanking out history, we need to be tackling the hard tasks of improving BAME representation in our boardrooms. That's the theme of Jim's blog this wek where he also says there are challenges for the black community and…
chris11th June 2020
