Labour will be a better Government than many people think
20/06/2024
Frank McKenna explains why he thinks a Starmer-led Labour government will be much better than many people currently think.
A week in America | 20 June 2024
20/06/2024
This week, Martin looks forward to the US Election debate and how the little details may make the difference.
Old lady not coming to rescue
20/06/2024
The Bank of England won’t save the Tories, and with a betting scandal now hammering the final nail in their coffin, Jim’s blog includes the first part of a survey of NW seats.
Not so cunning stunts
20/06/2024
In her latest Blog, Jo Phillips reflects on Just Stop Oils latest protest, the politicisation of environmental concerns and the difficultly of striking a balance when it comes to implementing green initiatives.
The Economic Impact of Hospitality
13/06/2024
Did you know that the hospitality industry is the unsung hero of the UK economy and wider world?
Scraps from the white noise
13/06/2024
Jo reflects on the election campaign so far and what the next government will need to do to restore the confidence of the public.
At last, manifestos! But few takers
13/06/2024
People want better services, but the manifestos are obsessed with caution or cutting taxes says Jim in his latest blog. He also reflects on business giving a thumbs down to the right wing lurch in Europe.
Have the Tories really thrown the towel in already?
13/06/2024
Have the Tories already waved the ‘white flag’ for this election?
A week in America | 7 June 2024
10/06/2024
This week, new rules to cap immigration and return enforcement powers to the police and immigration officials have been proposed in America. What might surprise readers is who is behind these new moves… Martin explores the vexed issue of migration and border control…
The Tories need to lose – but Labour doesn’t need a landslide
06/06/2024
Frank McKenna wants a Labour win – but not a Tory wipeout.
Slow reply to Sunak zinger
06/06/2024
Jim thinks Keir Starmer was slow off the mark in rebutting the Prime Minister’s £2000 Labour tax rise claim. He also looks at the big constituency boundary shake up in Cheshire and Lancashire.
It’s not a TAX, it is ‘A BID’ to Save Hospitality!
06/06/2024
Steven Hesketh explains why ABID’s are not a tax but ‘A BID’ to Save Hospitality!