I Hope the Sun Shines in Cornwall
As the G7 summit takes place in Cornwall, Jim suggests that our Prime Minister is battling to gain the trust of President Biden. He also looks at a potential major shake up in parliamentary seats in the North West.
The Best Event We Never Did
It’s a funny old game. Frank McKenna reflects on the departure of Carlo Ancelotti from Everton Football Club and the hypocrisy of the football fan.
Working from home: the big question
Is working from home a shirker’s charter or the way of the future? As lockdown is set to end Jim plunges into the controversy. He also reports on the important contest to lead Britain’s most powerful union
Are we nearly there yet?
Frank McKenna calls on the government to consider the wider and damaging implications beyond COVID if they decide to delay the ending of restrictions this month.
A week in America | 3 June 2021
This week in America, Martin Liptrot discusses activist investors, Engine No. 1, and its achievevemnt of getting its candidates on the baord of EXXONMobil’.
Are Boris & Hancock toast – or is Cummings a busted flush?
Frank McKenna reflects on Dominic Cummings evidence to a parliamentary select committee this week – and concludes that there is little for the Prime Minister and his colleagues to worry about.
A week in America | 27 May 2021
In the latest roundup from the U.S. Martin Liptrot discusses the increasingly ugly divorce of Bill & Melinda Gates, Prince Harry’s latest media commitments and an imaginative way to overcome America’s disdain for COVID vaccinations.
Cummings and goings
The government’s confused messaging over lockdowns in towns like Bolton could be more damaging for Ministers than the testimony of Dominic Cummings according to Jim. In his latest blog he also reflects on the latest cruel legal blunders faced by the Hillsborough families.
YES, BUT NO, BUT NO, BUT YES…
Frank McKenna pleads with the government for some consistent messaging as we move out of lockdown towards ‘normal’.
No More Last Orders
In this weeks staff blog, Downtowns Abby Goldie talks about this weeks reopening of hospitality.
A week in America | 20 May 2021
In the latest blog from the U.S., Martin Liptrot looks at the issues facing the hospitality industry as they begin to face the prospect of reopening.
Booming Economy Problems
With the economy set to bounce back strongly, Jim looks at the labour and material shortages that could be a problem. He also attacks the BBC’s Andrew Marr who says he’s frustrated he can’t express his opinions freely.