Prorogation outrage
06/06/2019
This week Jim gives his latest views on the Brexit debate, assesses the 11 contenders for the Tory leadership race and wonders if we have learnt all the lessons about D-Day.
Speaker to block no deal exit?
30/05/2019
This week Jim reviews British politics in the wake of the European elections and back’s the Speaker’s assertion that Parliament can’t be a bystander while the clock ticks down to a No Deal exit.
Euro Elections – It’s about communications, stupid
30/05/2019
Former Member of Parliament, Simon Danczuk, analyses the recent European elections and suggests why Nigel Farge’s Brexit Party were victorious.
Free Things to Do in Birmingham
30/05/2019
Counting the pennies this summer, but don’t want to become a hermit? Here are some of the best free things you can enjoy in and around Birmingham.
Explore the ruined mansion of Witley Court – a great day trip from Birmingham
30/05/2019
Looking for a day trip from Birmingham that the whole family will enjoy? Witley Court and Gardens is an 18th century English Heritage property that is situated in Great Witley, Worcestershire less than an hour drive from Birmingham City Centre.
It’s the turnout stupid
23/05/2019
The Euro Poll will be topped by Nigel Farage – but Frank McKenna warns that low turnout should guard us against reading to much into the election results from Thursday.
No Deal or revoke looms
23/05/2019
Tory MPs just can’t wait to get rid of Mrs May,but this week Jim points out that the parliamentary blockage will still stand in the way of the new PM. And talking of blockages, Jim also looks at the devolution stalemate in Lancashire.
Mainstream has no answer to Farrage & friends
16/05/2019
Frank McKenna predicts a win for the Brexit Party in the forthcoming Euro Elections – and future success unless the traditional parties can find a way of challenging Nigel Farage and his allies in a different way.
Vote for Chris Davies and his team
16/05/2019
Usually the European elections are shamefully ignored, this time they are centre stage and Jim gives a comprehensive guide to who’s standing in the North West Region.
Voting Lib Dem only way to match Farage
09/05/2019
Everyone in favour of a People’s Vote, or remaining in the EU, needs to get behind the Lib Dems in the Euro elections. That’s Jim Hancock’s conclusion following their strong showing in last week’s local elections. He also gives his full assessment of Town Hall voting across the North West and assesses the state of government talks with Labour on Brexit.
A plague on both your houses
09/05/2019
This week Frank McKenna suggests that we may be witnessing the end of the traditional two-party domination of British politics and he reflects on an incredible week of Champions League football.
The state we’re in
02/05/2019
Fed up with Brexit? So is Frank McKenna, so this week he focusses on some of the issues he believes our political leaders should be dealing with in his latest Downtown blog.