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TESTING FIASCO AND THE ASHTON VERDICT.

As the virus testing crisis engulfs Boris Johnson, Jim focuses on a timely critique of the government’s performance. It comes from the colourful John Ashton, a former Director of Public Health in the North West.

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Generational war brewing

Jim forecasts great tension with the younger generation as Britain faces anothe partial lockdown. He also thinks plans for a global Britain are in jeopardy as the government threatens to break an international treaty. And he reports of Liverpool’s attempts to cling on to its World Heritage status.

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The forgotten leadership race

Did you know there is a leadership election going on for one of our significant political parties? You didn’t? Why not? It’s not as if you have a pandemic to think about! In his blog Jim will be telling you all about the Liberal Democrat contest between Ed Davey and Layla Moran.

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Back of the class, Mr Starmer

Jim’s handing out the dunces hats to all politicians this week. He agrees the exam question posed by the pandemic was difficult, but thinks it could have been handled better. He also looks at the row’s impact on Scottish politics; and welcomes the choice of Kamala Harris as the Democrats vice-Presidential candidate.

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Which way will the economy go?

Jim thinks we are at the crossroads with Covid 19. The latest economic and business statistics strike a more optimistic note. However large parts of the North are under fresh health restrictions suggesting a very difficult autumn.

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The rise of Rishi

By style and substance Rishi Sunak has staked a claim to be the next Tory Prime Minister this week, according to Jim.But the blog also focuses on the crucial response of employers as the furlough scheme is wound up.

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If PM is FDR, who needs Labour?

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.

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