EU deal on March 12th?
This week Jim speculates that the possibility of a People’s Vote or an extension of the Brexit wrangle, might force MPs to back May’s deal on March 12th. He also looks at the skills gap facing digital industries in the North.
Right move… wrong time
This week Jim asks if defecting MPs have added a confusing element to the mounting crisis over Brexit. He also warns the Independents to avoid an arrogant approach to the Liberal Democrats.
A disease without any cure?
In his latest Downtown blog Frank McKenna reflects on the defections from the Labour and Conservative parties this week.
Questions over HS2 and Fracking
This week Jim asks whether two major investment projects have a future, HS2 and fracking for gas in Lancashire. He also casts doubt on nuclear power investment as the government seems to be relying on ever cheaper renewable resources
Talkin’ Bout Regeneration
Dougal Paver, managing director of Merrion Strategy discusses the recent “talking ’bout regeneration” dinner hosted by Downtown Liverpool on Tuesday 12th February 2019.
Labour is relying on TINA
Frank McKenna suggests that Jeremy Corbyn may live to regret taking pro EU-Labour supporters votes for granted in his latest Downtown blog.
Valentine’s Day: No love or massacre
This week Jim forecasts that Valentine’s Day will come and go without Brexit love ins or massacres. Also he has been testing opinion on Brexit amongst Downtown business members in Lancashire.
When Did ‘Compromise’ Become a Dirty Word?
In his latest Downtown blog, Frank McKenna says that ‘compromise’ should be seen as a positive quality – and is the only thing that can stop the UK from ‘crashing out’ of the EU.
May Still Standing
This week Jim notes that Mrs May has been able to keep her Brexit show on the road for now. He claims she has been helped by a hapless Labour Opposition and speculates that the EU are unlikely to bend for now.
Fyre: The Greatest Marketing Campaign That Ever Happened?
Riding on the back of the release of Netflix’s latest documentary Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened?, Robyn van Jaarsveldt, Social Media and Brand Manager at Downtown in Business looks at the online Influencer culture and the Fyre Fest marketing campaign that sold out a fraudulent festival in 48 hours and asks, is it not the greatest marketing campaign of our time?
Beyond Brexit
Downtown boss Frank McKenna urges business leaders to start thinking about life Beyond Brexit – and what demands we should be making of the new political leaders that emerge from the Brexit shambles.