S1.E8. Pete Price: Larger than life
Renowned for his larger-than-life personality, in this episode of the Downtown Den, Pete Price candidly discusses both the highlights and dark times from his life and the lessons he has learnt along the way.
Starmer for PM – What could possibly go wrong?
Keir Starmer looks set to win the next General Election. What could possibly go wrong?
A week in America | 1 December 2022
Martin looks at how tax raising powers are changing how and where America goes to work…
DIB is hosting TWO major national conferences in 2023
Downtown in Business is set to host TWO national conferences in 2023. Join us in February 23 for our second annual ‘Talking ‘Bout Regeneration’ conference and in March 23 we will host the inaugural ‘Change Makers Live’ conference.
Still in the sidings
The northern mayors described their talks with the Transport Minister this week as “positive”. Jim prefers to differ. He fears short term misery and long term frustration for the travelling public. He also updates us on devolution moves in Lancashire and Cheshire.
Business of Politics to be launched in New Year
The chief executive and Group chairman of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna, and former MP and political commentator Simon Danczuk will launch a new podcast in 2023.
Lord Michael Heseltine: The best prime minister we never had
A political giant for more than five decades, the man who many believe to be ‘the best Prime Minister we never had’, Lord Michael Heseltine, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den this week.
What does the budget mean for Employers?
Following the Autumn budget announcement, Victoria reviews what Employers/HR need be aware of.
Tories face thumping in Chester
Jim surveys the grim political landscape for North West Conservatives as a leading MP decides to quit, and the party faces defeat in next week’s Chester by election.
Where are we going to get growth?
Frank McKenna fears for small businesses and the hospitality sector following last week’s Autumn Statement.
Brexit isn’t working
A litany of facts prove that leaving the EU was a mistake. But are British politicians ready to accept the fact that they need to have an open and honest conversation with the electorate about the need for a more pragmatic approach to be adopted towards our European neighbours?