After 2 holidays being cancelled in 2020 due to the Corona Virus pandemic, our National Director for Events & Sales, Helen decided to have a little staycation in sunny Liverpool.
sophierooney6th August 2020
Jim questions the government's commitment to devolving transport powers to the North and urges ministers to bang councillors heads together in Lancashire in this week's blog.
chris30th July 2020
You can say what you want about Frank Mckenna – and he’ll be happy to let you say it. The Downtown boss on why the ‘Cancel Culture’ is a danger to democracy.
chris23rd July 2020
Jim thinks it is obvious why the government didn't probe Russian interference in the Brexit Referendum. He also looks at the American Presidential race and how Donald Trump might refuse to quit.
chris23rd July 2020
If we rip up trade agreements on the basis of human rights breaches and aggression towards other nations, it is not only China that would have to be on a list of blacklisted countries. Frank McKenna on why walking away…
chris16th July 2020
Jim backs the government's stand on China even though it might have implications for the Northern Powerhouse. He also aims a broadside at the BBC for cutting local programmes.
chris16th July 2020
Frank McKenna reflects on another positive statement from Rishi Sunak, but warns the Chancellor that it is all about delivery now – and he needs local government to help him.
chris9th July 2020
By style and substance Rishi Sunak has staked a claim to be the next Tory Prime Minister this week, according to Jim.But the blog also focuses on the crucial response of employers as the furlough scheme is wound up.
chris9th July 2020
The reports of the death of cities are greatly exaggerated says Frank McKenna. Only a return to city life will see a quick bounce back for the UK economy, according to the Downtown boss.
chris2nd July 2020
