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
The Lowry Hotel
12/02/2024
This week’s Venue of the Week is The Lowry Hotel. The contemporary five-star hotel is set on the banks of the River Irwell in the heart of Manchester.
Fazenda Rodizio Bar and Grill – UKREiiF Conference
09/02/2024
With UKREiiF being held in Leeds on 21st-23rd May 2024, Downtown in Business would like to offer its connections an exclusive guest experience at one of Leeds’s most renowned restaurants.
Is Sunak turning the Tories into the ‘nasty’ party again?
08/02/2024
Is the ‘Nasty’ Party back?
A week in America | 9 February 2024
08/02/2024
From his perch in the US, Martin looks at the current political ding-dong back in the UK – and can’t help but share a few words of US advice…
DIB announce major partnership with Hospitality Hero
08/02/2024
Downtown in Business and The Hospitality Hero will be collaborating to support the Visitor Economy and hospitality venues across the DIB network over the next two-years.
What took Labour so long?
08/02/2024
In his blog, Jim weighs up the different factors that have lead Labour to ditch their £28bn green energy promise. He also looks at the rise of the right in the Tory Party.