Recently appointed shadow sports Minister Alison McGovern was in the Downtown Den, offering her views on how the football season may resume; how business can learn from sport; and what she hopes Birmingham can achieve by hosting the Commonwealth Games. Liverpool fan Ali also revealed that Gary Neville is her ‘guilty pleasure’ and offered her thoughts on new Labour leader Keir Starmer.
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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.71 | 20 January 2025
The only show in town today really is Donald Trump’s inauguration. What will the orange one second coming as U.S. President mean for the UK, Europe and the world?

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.82 | Unpicking the Spring Statement
Much for Frank, Jim and Jo to reflect upon in this week’s Downtown and Politics podcast.

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.73 | Is Britain back in favour with the U.S.?
Up for discussion this week were, British and American relations, can people see the bigger picture for the green agenda and ask if the UK government is being stung by its critics?

Rosebud appoints Iain Duncan as Account Manager to support Lancashire SMEs through their next stages of growth
Lancashire business loan provider Rosebud has appointed experienced banking consultant and NED Iain Duncan as Account Manager.