The Party’s Over
As another high-profile MP quits the party and they slip 15 points behind the Tories in the polls, Frank Mckenna questions the future prospects of Labour in his latest blog.
London, MIPIM and the HS2 effect
As he prepares for a few days in London, DIB boss Frank McKenna looks ahead to property conference MIPIM UK and the impact the government’s HS2 review is having on investors.
Will the real Boris Johnson please stand up
Frank McKenna reflects on the Tory Party conference and the Prime Ministers performance in Manchester, whilst sharing some sage advice – “You can’t fund slap & tickle on the rates”.
The 51st State
This week Frank Mckenna reflects on the similarities of political tastes in the UK and the US and Boris Johnson launches a Trumpian-style defence of himself and his government.
Boris between a rock and a hard place
This week Frank McKenna reflects on the consequences of Boris Johnson pursuing his ambition rather than the policies in which he believes.
A Brexit election would suit Corbyn’s Labour
Frank McKenna explains why, rather than fearing a General Election dominated by Brexit, Labour may welcome it.
It is the PM and Brexiters who are ‘Frit’
In another week of high parliamentary drama, Frank McKenna gives his assessment on the latest Brexit chaos.
Short term gain for long term pain?
Frank McKenna reflects on a historic week in British politics. He concedes that Boris has won the battle – but will he win the war?
Merkel offers Johnson – Nowt!
Frank McKenna reflects on the PMs trip to Germany and bemoans the Remainers failure to agree a strategy that will avoid a ‘Crash Out’ Brexit in his latest Downtown blog.
An American Brexit bail out is ‘Fake News’
The idea that the UK is first in the queue for a trade deal with one of Ireland’s strongest allies is baloney according to Downtown boss Frank McKenna.
They think it’s all over…
Frank Mckenna returns to his hobby horse of Brexit in his latest blog: On the eve of the Premier League season I thought it was appropriate to use a football analogy, so I told the BBC “A No Deal Brexit is like telling a Liverpool supporter that they are losing Jurgen Klopp and Sam Allardyce is coming in. So, they won’t be relegated, but they’ll lose more than they win and it won’t be nice to watch.”
Boris Bounce – but my money is still on hung parliament
Back from a fortnight in the sun, Frank McKenna’s blog returns this week – and he’s warning the Tory Party that Boris Johnson would fail to win an Autumn election.