Is Johnson really gone?
01/09/2022
On his return from a summer break, Jim examines the real possibility of Boris Johnson attempting a comeback.
Starmer: Power of the Picket Line. Labour’s Dilemma.
28/07/2022
Jim reports on Sir Keir Starmer’s day with Downtown members in Liverpool. The Labour leader made key announcements about the party’s pivot towards business and the economy which is causing unease on the left.
Ripping themselves apart
21/07/2022
Jim asks if Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are going to continue tearinging each other apart in the Tory leadership contest? He also wonders if party members want ideological tax cuts or a chance of winning the next election when they cast their votes?
Never mind tax cuts… what about reform?
14/07/2022
Why is the Tory leadership race dominated by an arms race on tax cuts? Jim argues that the candidates should be talking about reform of our collapsing public services. He also celebrates the opening of the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot.
Gone… The worst Prime Minister in history
08/07/2022
Jim doesn’t pull his punches in calling the departing Prime Minister, the worst in our history. He reviews his controversial career and ends with a warning that the political drama may not be over as we wait for the Durham police’s decision on Sir Keir Starmer and his deputy.
Six Years On
30/06/2022
Six years on from our decision to leave the European Union, Jim looks at how it is impossible for any of the parties to admit we made a huge mistake and promise any steps to remedy the damage it is doing to business.
Post Wakefield, North Tories Restless
23/06/2022
In the wake of yesterday’s Wakefield by election, Jim assess the mood of the Northern Research Group of Tory MPs and the chances of getting Levelling Up done in a summer of strikes and inflation.
Strikes: Labour’s cross to bear
17/06/2022
This week Jim looks at the dilemma strike action always poses for the Labour Party. Should Sir Keir Starmer back the rail workers or the workers disrupted by the strike?It is a problem with a long history for the party.
They went too soon
09/06/2022
Did the rebels try to topple the Prime Minister too soon? Jim speculates on the chances of Boris Johnson leading the party into the next election.Also,as the Jubilee bunting comes down Jim reflects on the relationship between the Queen and her fourteen Prime Ministers.
Drip… Drip… Drip
01/06/2022
Jim examines the efforts to unseat the Prime Minister as speculation grows that their could be a vote on his future soon. He also has some reflections on the Platinum Jubilee.
Tough on Russia and EU, but is it enough?
12/05/2022
Jim thinks the Prime Minister is showing European leadership on Ukraine but pettiness on Brexit. He also includes a comprehensive reflection on the local election results in the North West.
Queen’s speech breakout for Gov?
05/05/2022
Can the government change the agenda from price rises and sleaze? Jim looks at what we can expect in next week’s Queen’s Speech.