Is a Labour split inevitable?
29/03/2018
I have never known a more incompetent or directionless government as the one which is leading the country at present. Sadly, I have never known
Manchester is the Powerhouse Focus – and rightly so
22/03/2018
In recent years I have been used to Manchester being mentioned in dispatches by leaders from other cities, and not always in a complimentary fashion.
Is business settling for Brexit?
21/03/2018
THE EXIT DOOR LOOMS. For me Christmas was the turning point for those of us hoping to stop Brexit. When the European Commission pretended sufficient
Tories for ever?
15/03/2018
Corbyn and Cable falter The decade that’s nearing its end has been one of the most exciting in British politics. The demise of New Labour,
Let’s hear it for the Girls
08/03/2018
Today Downtown Liverpool in Business will host one of my favourite events of the year, the annual Women in Business Awards. Yesterday, of course, it
Devolution frustrations
08/03/2018
The city regions Whether it’s the power to direct the skills agenda that would best benefit northern business or yet another report recommending northern rail
Mayors flexing muscle – and it’s good to see
01/03/2018
The dearth of talent at the top level of British politics is clear for all to see. When one of the most uninspiring of modern
Homelessness is not just about shelter
01/03/2018
As Liverpool prepared to host the European Capital of Culture in 2008, Phil Redmond famously commented that fall-outs between top executives involved in delivering the
Plastic revolution on the way
01/03/2018
I remember when seat belts and breathalysers were regarded as a gross infringement of motorist’s freedom. Smoke filled offices and pubs are of more recent
I spy with my little eye – a Tory lie
22/02/2018
Regular readers of this blog will know that I am not a huge fan of Jeremy Corbyn. I could come up with some solid reasons
Mandelson: Brexit will unite Ireland
22/02/2018
Former EU Commissioner Lord Peter Mandelson believes the impracticality of operating an EU border between the UK and Ireland will eventually lead to a united
Don’t patronise us Boris
15/02/2018
I’m sure most Remainers will be heartily irritated by the patronising tone of the Foreign Secretary this week. It was billed as an attempt to