Would The Queen be amused by the reaction to her passing?

There have been some fitting tributes to the Queen who served the country so well for 70 years. But are decisions that further damage the economy, a virtual news blackout, and the cancellation of hospital appointments things that she would have supported? Frank McKenna’s latest blog…

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It’s diverse, but will it work?

Jim presents his comprehensive view on the new government appointments. He believes Liz Truss must be given a chance, but worries that levelling up the North is going to be overwhelmed by the energy crisis.

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Business needs government action now

As we approach the final months of 2022, many businesses are in crisis. Frank McKenna suggests a package of measures that the new Prime Minister may consider to get them- and her- through the winter when she takes office next week.

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A week in America | 25 August 2022

Following the news of further political disruption to Martins UK home of Liverpool, he asks how does NYC operate so successfully and what could Liverpool and other UK cities learn from New York?

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Brexit is done – so what now?

The Tory leadership contest is long on time – but short on ideas. The 2019 election campaign promised to deliver Brexit. But now what? Truss nor Sunak appear to have the answer, anymore than Johnson did.

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