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The ‘peace dividend’ ends just at the wrong time

With the Governor of the Bank of England predicting a recession, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine smashing the ‘peace dividend’ and the prime minister indulging in economic Cake-ism, does the government have a plan to grow the economy? Frank McKenna suggests tax -cutting may be the way to go.

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Six Years On

Six years on from our decision to leave the European Union, Jim looks at how it is impossible for any of the parties to admit we made a huge mistake and promise any steps to remedy the damage it is doing to business.

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Post Wakefield, North Tories Restless

In the wake of yesterday’s Wakefield by election, Jim assess the mood of the Northern Research Group of Tory MPs and the chances of getting Levelling Up done in a summer of strikes and inflation.

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Sir Howard urges Lancashire to think big

DIB member and the Managing Partner of Harrison Drury Solicitors offers his thoughts on the launch of the Lancashire Property Club, where the former chief executive of Manchester City Council was the guest speaker.

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Strikes: Labour’s cross to bear

This week Jim looks at the dilemma strike action always poses for the Labour Party. Should Sir Keir Starmer back the rail workers or the workers disrupted by the strike?It is a problem with a long history for the party.

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