Will the Tories be forgiven?
23/11/2023
The Chancellor is cherpy but is he entitled to be? Jim analyses the Autumn Statement and Labour’s pledge to back the tax cuts.
Autumn Budget Reaction | Sean Keyes, Sutcliffe
23/11/2023
Sean Keyes, Chief Executive of Sutcliffe has commented on the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 20th November 2023
20/11/2023
This week Frank and Jim discuss the explosive resignation letter from Suella Braverman, the internal warfare of the Conservative party, Keir Starmer’s Middle East crisis and look ahead to the Chancellor’s upcoming budget.
A week in America | 17 November 2023
19/11/2023
This week, the world’s two most powerful men met in California. Martin looks at what was discussed, what was agreed and what it may or may not mean for the rest of us.
Are we at the beginning of the end of a two-party system?
16/11/2023
Frank McKenna reflects on another turbulent week for the prime minister – and some internal party challenges for the Leader of the Opposition Keir Starmer too. He wonders if the Tory and Labour coalitions are becoming too broad to manage and survive.
At least inflation’s down!
16/11/2023
Jim reviews one of the most dramatic weeks in British politics. Apart from the news on inflation, he thinks the outlook is bleak for the Prime Minister.
#TBR24 | New Speaker Announcement | Kenny Bruce MBE
14/11/2023
Residential property agent and football club owner Kenny Bruce MBE has been confirmed as the latest speaker for the Downtown in Business Planning, Property & Regeneration conference on Thursday 8th February 2024.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 14th November 2023
14/11/2023
If many of us were expecting the sacking of Suella Braverman, then it would be fair to say that nobody had predicted the return of former PM David ‘just call me Dave’ Cameron to the cabinet.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 13th November 2023
13/11/2023
Jim and Frank reflect on the sacking of Suella Braverman and the imminent cabinet reshuffle, as David Cameron makes a dramatic return to the government.
How to thrive in tough time
13/11/2023
The world has thrown a lot at us during the past few years… Brexit.. Covid… the “Great Resignation”… the “Talent Squeeze”… cost of living and inflation. Organisations are finding it tough. Leaders are finding it tough!
Braverman set for sacking
09/11/2023
Jim thinks the Home Secretary is on the point of sacking or resignation. Whatever happens, his blog takes a longer term look at Suella Braverman’s plans for her future in politics.
A week in America | 10 November 2023
09/11/2023
This time next year, America will have a new President. Or the old one back. Or the old one it currently has will still be there. This week Martin looks at the dilemma facing US political parties and voters…