Just when the country needed strong leadership…
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna expresses frustration at the approach adopted to tackle COVID-19 from both the Conservative government and the Labour opposition.
Unemployment is not a price worth paying
The jobless total is on the rise – and unemployment will have a far greater impact than COVID on our country’s people if joblessness continues to increase. Frank McKenna warns of the consequences of our semi-zombified state in his latest Downtown blog.
The economic pandemic will be worse than covid-19
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna warns that the continued state of semi-lockdown is going to lead to an economic pandemic that will do far more damage to the long-term health of the nation than Coronavirus.
UK faces double whammy if Government doesn’t pivot soon
The UK is facing the worst of all outcomes from COVID-19 – a health crisis and an economic crash. Its time for the government to change gear and get us all back into the workplace according to DIB boss Frank McKenna.
Cancel Culture is Bad for Democracy
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.
A Chinese boycott would be daft
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 from the Chinese is a daft idea.
Time to rebuild our local institutions to deliver Sunak plans
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.
Creatures of habit
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.
Schools Out For-ever?
Welcome though the re-opening of pubs is, Frank McKenna urges government, teachers and councils to prioritise a plan to get our kids back to school. The education lockdown has gone on too long and is damaging the life chances of a generation of children.
Back to the Eighties? No thanks
This week Downtown in Business unveiled its Manifesto for economic Recovery. In his latest blog, Frank McKenna explains why the government needs to think big and be bold if we are to avoid a return to the Eighties – with a nod in the direction (and an apology) to the late, great David Bowie.
Labour Danger
This week Frank McKenna reflects on Keir Starmer’s impressive start to life as Labour leader – but warns that he and the party have a long way to go before winning back the support they need to form a government.
Baby let me drive my car
Frank McKenna warns decision makers that a rush to drive motorists out of their vehicles needs to be accompanied by more than an offer of bikes and buses as cities start to draw up their all-important Recovery Plans.