Welfare Spending in the UK: Time for a Serious Rethink
03/07/2025
Rebels without a cause? Frank McKenna suggests that Labour MPs who scuppered the government’s plans to reform welfare need to think again.
Want to Beat Farage in the Red Wall? Appoint Burnham as Minister for the North
19/06/2025
Is Andy Burnham Labour’s antidote to Nigel Farage?
A good start – but more to do
22/05/2025
Frank McKenna reacts to the UK/EU reset that was unveiled earlier this week.
Time to lead, not follow
15/05/2025
There is a Brexit summit taking place next week. Frank McKenna urges Keir Starmer and the government to be bold and go for gold with the EU.
Taxi for Kemi?
17/04/2025
Despite the governments travails, it is the Leader of the Opposition, rather than the prime minister, who finds herself under pressure, as the parties face the voters at local and mayoral elections next month.
Things can (still) only get better?
27/03/2025
Despite another panning for Rachel Reeves from left and right this week, Frank McKenna explains why the second part of 2025 may be more positive for the chancellor and UK Plc.
Time is not on Labour’s side
06/02/2025
Labour may only be six-months into government – but they’re running out of time already.
Thanks, Happy Christmas – and here’s to another fantastic DIB New Year
19/12/2024
Frank McKenna says thanks and happy new year… as we take a look back at an eventful 21st anniversary year for DIB.
It’s the communications stupid!
21/11/2024
It’s time Labour started to remind people of the huge mess they inherited – and tell us what they are doing about it.
What can Labour learn from the Democrats defeat?
14/11/2024
Frank McKenna reflects on what lessons Labour may learn from Kamala Harris’ election defeat in America.
Labour must be careful with business
07/11/2024
Though largely welcoming the Chancellors first budget, Frank McKenna is concerned that Labour is not delivering the ‘business friendly’ agenda it promised – and he offers a brief reflection on Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Invest, invest, invest – or tax and spend?
31/10/2024
Frank McKenna reflects on Labours first budget in fifteen years.