A week in America | 15 July 2022
14/07/2022
This week we have the U.S. view of the Tory leadership race and why the Amercians are flummoxed by the absence of anything close to a household name.
Johnson’s Legacy? Lies, Misdemeanours and Misjudgements
14/07/2022
What is Boris Johnson’s legacy? Frank McKenna offers a scathing assessment of BJs time in office.
Manchester HS2 Parliamentary Reception
14/07/2022
Take a look at our recent Parliamentary Reception and why we joined business and political leaders to highlight need for an undergrouund HS2 station at Manchester Piccadilly.
Never mind tax cuts… what about reform?
14/07/2022
Why is the Tory leadership race dominated by an arms race on tax cuts? Jim argues that the candidates should be talking about reform of our collapsing public services. He also celebrates the opening of the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot.
Do our leaders need coaching?
14/07/2022
As the hangover kicks in from Boris’s big night out – Jacey Normand asks could all leaders benefit from some personal development coaching.
Sedulo Funding bolster team following 37% growth
08/07/2022
Funding advisory business, Sedulo Funding Solutions, is delighted to make two internal promotions and four external hires, as it goes through a period of continued growth.
Fruity names for new Chester Zoo penguin chicks
08/07/2022
Nine adorable penguin chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo – and keepers have named them after their favourite fruits!
Going, going… but not yet gone
08/07/2022
This week, Frank McKenna blogs about Boris Johnson’s non-resignation resignation!
Gone… The worst Prime Minister in history
08/07/2022
Jim doesn’t pull his punches in calling the departing Prime Minister, the worst in our history. He reviews his controversial career and ends with a warning that the political drama may not be over as we wait for the Durham police’s decision on Sir Keir Starmer and his deputy.
A week in America | 08 July 2022
07/07/2022
As the U.S. celebrated July 4th, Martin Liptrot takes a look at how proud American’s are of being American.
Downtown campaigns for Manchester HS2 tunnel
07/07/2022
Whilst the Prime Minister made his last stand with a committee of top MPs in the Palace of Westminster, Downtown held a reception on the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons.
Kigali to the Commonwealth
05/07/2022
Former MP and now business consultant Simon Danczuk discusses his recent trip to Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Business Forum and what Britain can learn from the African nation.