A week in America | 23 February 2024
22/02/2024
This week, Martin considers the challenges place-makers face, and the need to create homes where people genuinely want to live.
Business leaders discuss the highs and lows of enterprise
22/02/2024
Downtown in Business hosted a breakfast Roundtable event at the INNSiDE by Meliá hotel in Liverpool recently, where four business owners discussed the highs, the lows, and the rollercoaster ride of running an SME.
Gutter politics brings parliament into further disrepute
22/02/2024
Frank McKenna condemns the gutter politics of the SNP which brought parliament into disrepute this week.
Hoyle on the hook
22/02/2024
Jim reflects on the Speakership of Lindsay Hoyle, the forthcoming Rochdale by election and possibly (not another one) in Lancashire.
Who Are Yer? | Michael Wolf
22/02/2024
We have a whirlwind catch-up with Michael Wolf, founder of video production company United Wolves Productions.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 18th February 2024
20/02/2024
Whose ‘double whammy’ was worse? It hasn’t been a great 7 days for either the prime minister or the Keir Starmer. Frank, Jim and guest Kevin Johnson discuss the latest from the world of politics.
Lack of confidence could still cost Labour the election
15/02/2024
Labour has been reminded of the old adage ‘a week is a long time in politics’. Frank McKenna reflects on a tough seven days for Keir Starmer and his team.
Gateway for Galloway?
15/02/2024
Jim thinks George Galloway has a real chance of winning the Rochdale by election. He reflects on the mistakes Labour made and whether it will have longer term consequences this General Election year.
Change Makers Live 2024 – speaker announcement
15/02/2024
Downtown in Business will host its second Change Makers Live conference on Thursday 18th April 2024, at the Spine Building, in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter.
Strong partnerships the focus of DIB regen conference
15/02/2024
Downtown in Business hosted its third annual ‘Talking ‘Bout Regeneration’ conference at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester.
A week in America | 16 February 2024
15/02/2024
After yet another mass shooting in America, this time as people are celebrating Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory, Martin Liptrot discusses America’s relationship with guns.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 13th February 2024
14/02/2024
The past seven days have not been great for the prime minister nor the leader of the opposition. Rishi Sunak followed up his ill advised bet with Piers Morgan with a truly cringeworthy performance at PMQs