Give him a break
22/08/2024
According to Frank McKenna, Keir Starmer has made his first big mistake as Prime Minister.
Labour is not guaranteed ten years in power
15/08/2024
Despite its landslide General Election victory, Frank McKenna warns the new government that Labour is not guaranteed success at the polls next time around.
The Tory psychodrama continues…
11/07/2024
The contrast between new government and new opposition could not be starker. Frank McKenna reflects on a week that saw the return of the grown-ups to Downing Street, as the Tory psychodrama continues.
A new dawn has broken – but it’s not all good news
05/07/2024
Celebrate change – beware of Reform.
The big election loser? TV debates
27/06/2024
Frank McKenna has not been impressed by the format of the various TV debates that have taken place through the course of the General Election campaign.
Labour will be a better Government than many people think
20/06/2024
Frank McKenna explains why he thinks a Starmer-led Labour government will be much better than many people currently think.
Have the Tories really thrown the towel in already?
13/06/2024
Have the Tories already waved the ‘white flag’ for this election?
The Tories need to lose – but Labour doesn’t need a landslide
06/06/2024
Frank McKenna wants a Labour win – but not a Tory wipeout.
Tell me Lies, tell me sweet Little Lies
30/05/2024
Politicians are often criticised for not being straight with the voters. But, can we handle the truth?
Taking the party out of Mayoral politics
16/05/2024
Can good performing mayors ever overcome the sailings of their national colleagues? Frank McKenna reflects on the recent local election and mayoral results, and how they were hijacked by Westminster politicians.
Two sleeps is a long time in politics
09/05/2024
Frank McKenna reflects of a disastrous set of local election results for the government in last week’s polls.
Mayors on the march
02/05/2024
The latest local election contests are proof that devolution and elected mayors are working. Frank McKenna explains why.