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Its Still the Economy Stupid

The US election has proved that the economy is still the priority for a big chunk of the population – even in the middle of a pandemic. Frank McKenna reflects on Donald Trumps surprise success and what UK politicians should learn from it.

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Kids these days….

Chris McKenna, Director of Downtown in Business reflects on the media coverage and behaviour of the younger generation over the past few months.

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Bad Week for the Blusters.

Jim reflects on the potentially dangerous tactics of likely outgoing American President Trump, as well as a bad week for Boris Johnson and a good one for Keir Starmer.

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BIDEN WOULD BE GOOD FOR BRITAIN

President Biden would be good for Britain says Jim in his blog. Ahead of next week’s election he analyses the damaging instability Donald Trump has brought to world leadership. He also considers the real chance of violence if Trump is narrowly defeated.

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TURMOIL IN NORTHERN POLITICS. BURNHAM: LEADER OR SHOWBOATER?

Jim reflects on an exceptional period of political turbulence in the North. The Covid Crisis has raised questions about the real powers of elected mayors and devolution itself. North West Tory MPs have engaged in blue on blue combat and Labour has seen four resignations over Keir Starmer’s approach to national security.

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