Winter blues for Labour
21/11/2024
With growth flat and inflation edging up, Jim calls for a clearer vision of the government’s business agenda to be spelt out.
It’s the communications stupid!
21/11/2024
It’s time Labour started to remind people of the huge mess they inherited – and tell us what they are doing about it.
What can Labour learn from the Democrats defeat?
14/11/2024
Frank McKenna reflects on what lessons Labour may learn from Kamala Harris’ election defeat in America.
Combined Authorities: past and present
14/11/2024
In the week were over one thousand people gathered in Manchester to remember Sir Howard Bernstein, Jim reflects on his achievements at Manchester City Council and following a DIB event with Steve Rotheram looks at the future of Combined Authorities.
How the US Election will affect the Hospitality Industry
14/11/2024
Donald Trump’s victory presents an optimistic outlook for the hospitality sector in America, which stands to benefit from his pro-business stance.
A week in America | 15 November 2024
14/11/2024
This week Martin wonders what fortune holds for the ‘Liberal Coasts’ and the industry they support…
They think it’s all over
14/11/2024
As Donald Trump begins pulling his White House team together, Jo outlines why Keir Starmer must try to regain some of the UK’s international respect.
How Sciontec & Bruntwood SciTech’s collaboration could boost city investment!
14/11/2024
Colin Sinclair, chief executive of Sciontec, says the company’s new collaboration with Bruntwood SciTech could help to boost investment in Liverpool.
A week in America | 7 November 2024
07/11/2024
This week, Martin digests the US Election results and looks at what a new Trump administration might mean for citizens, business and foreign affairs.
Issues not behaviour
07/11/2024
To millions of Americans, Trump’s behaviour was irrelevant. It was, as ever, the economy. Jim’s blog reflects on Trump’s success and the Biden/Harris mistakes.
What special relationship?
07/11/2024
Jo reacts to Donald Trump’s astonishing election victory.
Labour must be careful with business
07/11/2024
Though largely welcoming the Chancellors first budget, Frank McKenna is concerned that Labour is not delivering the ‘business friendly’ agenda it promised – and he offers a brief reflection on Donald Trump’s return to the White House.