In light of the damning report on Boris Johnson, Jim warns of the threat posed to our institutions from populist politicians with big followings and no regard to standards in public life.
Dougal Paver from Merrion Strategy reflects on the recent Downtown in Business event with minister for education, Gillian Keegan.
This week, Martin looks at the fall out from America’s latest round of ‘culture wars’ and how US businesses are responding…
Jim asks are the North West’s two elected mayors risking a dangerous divide with “London Labour” in a row over a mayoral candidate in the North East?
Prince Harry and his battle with the British press resurfaced this week. DIB boss Frank McKenna thinks we should be thankful to HRH for highlighting the illegal activity the UK media have all-too-often been found guilty of.
This week Martin strikes up a conversation in an airport lounge and learns way more than he bargained for…
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna argues that Keir Starmer is right to rule out the UKs return to the EU.
Are the red petals falling off Lancashire’s rose again in a fresh dispute over devolution to the county? Jim reports and also looks at two Northern mayors fighting their corner.
As Britain’s net migration reaches record numbers, Jim examines the issue and calls for more honesty from the politicians.
This week Martin met with many of the leading U.S. sports and entertainment brands to hear about their plans for the future – he was relieved to hear what they had to say…
Kevin Johnson on the new leadership team in Birmingham town hall.
Jim reflects on the return of turmoil in British politics and its not just amongst the Tories. He looks at Sir Keir Starmer’s continuing purge of the left and changes at Town Halls across the region following the local elections.
