A week in America | 11 February 2022
10/02/2022
Martin Liptrot discusses the Pretendians and how race and identity issues are playing out in the USA.
Martin Liptrot discusses the Pretendians and how race and identity issues are playing out in the USA.
After a fantastic start to 2022 Downtown’s KJ Clarke looks at what the rest of the year holds for Downtown in Birmingham.
Is “partygate” losing its impact? Jim thinks so and in his blog he looks at future threats to the Prime Minister. He also looks at the contenders to be the new BBC Political Editor.
Frank McKenna thinks that politics has become a sport? Kurt Zouma was condemned by most people for brutalising his cat – but his club and its fans got behind him. Boris Johnson is being battered in the polls for his recent behaviour by voters – but Tory party activists still back him? So, has ‘tribalism’ replaced common-sense when it comes to political discussion and debate?
Of all the crisis and controversies the prime minister has been embroiled in recently, could it be an immature slur against the Leader of the Opposition that finally brings his time in Downing Street to a close? Frank McKenna asks ‘Is it ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ now for Johnson?
With political instability and an energy crisis raging, can levelling up Britain get any priority from the government?Jim takes a comprehensive look at the White Paper as a new row blows up between the Prime Minister and Greater Manchester’s mayor over clean air fines.
Ladyboss HR discusses employee engagement and why it is vital for your business.
This week Martin Liptrot looks at the conundurum faced by Joe Biden in selecting a nominee for the Supreme Court.
The adoption of digital technologies is a huge opportunity for the UK construction industry, providing a wide array of potential benefits including improved productivity, increased quality and efficiency, heightened collaboration, and enhanced innovative capabilities.
Frank McKenna reflects on whether Boris Johnson going or staying would be best for Labour in his latest Downtown blog.
Jim looks forward to how the Prime Minister will handle the Gray Report and probably survive. He also asks if Bury South Labour Party will be free to decide if defector Christian Wakeford represents them at the next election
Ladyboss HR discusses restrictive covenants and how they can protect you and your business.