The rail Unions have announced a series of strikes during the Christmas period. But, such has been the chaotic state of the railways in the north of England for months now, Frank McKenna asks ‘how can we tell?’
The Government have announced their plan to make flexible working a day one right to request. Here Victoria outlines everything you need to know about the changes.
Gordon Brown is back….with a raft of ideas for scrapping the Lords and giving a lot more power to the North. But Jim asks what priority will it have in a Labour government?He also previews the latest North West by election, this time in Stretford and Urmston.
Keir Starmer looks set to win the next General Election. What could possibly go wrong?
Martin looks at how tax raising powers are changing how and where America goes to work…
The northern mayors described their talks with the Transport Minister this week as “positive”. Jim prefers to differ. He fears short term misery and long term frustration for the travelling public. He also updates us on devolution moves in Lancashire and Cheshire.
Following the Autumn budget announcement, Victoria reviews what Employers/HR need be aware of.
Jim surveys the grim political landscape for North West Conservatives as a leading MP decides to quit, and the party faces defeat in next week’s Chester by election.
Frank McKenna fears for small businesses and the hospitality sector following last week’s Autumn Statement.
A litany of facts prove that leaving the EU was a mistake. But are British politicians ready to accept the fact that they need to have an open and honest conversation with the electorate about the need for a more pragmatic approach to be adopted towards our European neighbours?
Jim analyses the Chancellor’s statement blaming Brexit and Liz Truss more than Covid and Ukraine for the mess.He also reports on a row amongst Labour members in Bury South.
This week, Martin ponders the question – Is this the end for America?
