Thanks for nothing?
15/04/2021
Frank McKenna is struggling to celebrate the latest relaxation of Lockdown measures. In his latest blog, he explains why.
Let’s get this party started
01/04/2021
As the country prepares to start the long-awaited journey out of lockdown, DIB boss Frank Mckenna tells us why writing off cities is daft; permanently working from home is dumb; and getting the economy singing again is Downtown.
Poor opposition encourages poor government
25/03/2021
One party dominance of council’s or government seldom ends well – for us as citizens or our political masters. Frank McKenna reflects on the state of democracy in the UK.
Fade to Grey
11/03/2021
Piers Morgan’s departure from GMB was welcomed by many of us. But, in truth, is it further evidence of the erosion of mature debate in our ever -more polarised country?
Short Term Gain
04/03/2021
The Chancellors budget was fine as far as it went. But if the UK is going to enjoy a Roaring 20s, Rishi Sunak will have to be more ambitious in his future planning, according to Downtown boss Frank McKenna.
YOU CAN’T COMPROMISE WITH A NUTTER
25/02/2021
Frank McKenna explains why Keir Starmer needs to sort out his own party if he has any chance of becoming Prime Minister.
Has Boris bounced back?
11/02/2021
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna explains why it may be better to be a lucky politician than a good one.
Boris must announce the final destination – with no more diversions, u-turns, or cul-de-sacs
04/02/2021
The economy will bounce back, but the other problems that will be left behind by the pandemic will be more difficult for the government to tackle. Read Frank McKenna’s thoughts on Boris’ roadmap and what happens next.
We need a route map out of lockdown
21/01/2021
Its time to start thinking about a Route Map back to normalcy, according to Downtown boss Frank McKenna, who is calling for a timescale for the lifting of restrictions, COVID passports and a refreshed business support package from the government.
Labour’s Culture Wars are Starmer’s Biggest Challenge
14/01/2021
Labour may be ahead in the polls, but if they are to have any chance of winning the next General Election they need to do much, much more. Frank McKenna reflects on the challenges facing Keir Starmer – a leader who is more popular than his party.
Will Boris survive the year?
07/01/2021
In his first blog of 2021, Frank Mckenna asks if Boris Johnson will survive the year as Prime Minister.
And The Winner Is…
17/12/2020
In his last blog of 2020 Frank Mckenna reflects on DIB’s success in hosting a ‘live’ awards event last week – and tells us who his picks are for special recognition from what has been the most challenging of years.