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.

Mindflow Charity to launch next month
A charity that will tackle mental health challenges in the construction industry will be launched in Manchester.

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.73 | Keir Starmer’s Diary: The EU or the US?
Which way will the UK’s political Mark Darcy jump?

Fully Funded Training for Construction Companies Registered with CITB!
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