At least inflation’s down!
16/11/2023
Jim reviews one of the most dramatic weeks in British politics. Apart from the news on inflation, he thinks the outlook is bleak for the Prime Minister.
Braverman set for sacking
09/11/2023
Jim thinks the Home Secretary is on the point of sacking or resignation. Whatever happens, his blog takes a longer term look at Suella Braverman’s plans for her future in politics.
Caution or vision in the King’s speech?
02/11/2023
Jim looks forward to the King’s Speech and asks if it will prove a launch pad for a Sunak recovery,or a fag end set of bills that shows the Tories time is up.
Events dear boy
26/10/2023
In his blog Jim reflects that there is still a way to go until the next General Election. Unpredictable events, like Gaza, can shake even the most succesful parties, as Labour is showing.
From Balfour to Gaza, mistake after tragic mistake
19/10/2023
Jim looks at a century of tragic mistakes that has led to the tragedy unfolding in Gaza. With little confidence, he suggests a solution.
Keir bulldozing Tamworth and Mid Beds!
12/10/2023
The voters verdict on the party conference season will come in next week’s two by elections. Jim looks back on the Liverpool gathering and asks if Sir Keir Starmer has taken a gamble on housing.
Labour: Ming vase or firm pledges?
05/10/2023
How will Labour respond to another extraordinary Tory conference. Jim doesn’t think they can restore HS2 but what about some bold policies on social care and housing?
Smart politics or green cowardice?
21/09/2023
The Prime Minister’s U turn on green policies might be pragmatic politics, but Jim argues its bad for business craving certainty and the poor old planet.
Gary Neville: “I won’t be swallowed up by Politics.”
14/09/2023
Read Jim’s comprehensive report on Downtown’s highly successful Business of Sport conference. Gary Neville talks frankly about sport and business and why politics is not for him. Jim reports on other contibutions including a football agent and progress on developments at top North West sporting stadia.
Angela, Lisa, and Lucy
07/09/2023
Jim casts his eye on the North West winners and losers in Sir Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet shake up. He also tells the Education Secretary to get some better media advisors!
Green retreat as Europe burns
27/07/2023
Jim looks forward to more difficult by elections for the government and fears for the green agenda after last week’s contests.
Wallace: Victim of Brexit
20/07/2023
Jim partly blames Brexit for Ben Wallace NATO snub and looks at the toxic culture at Westminster.