EP.113 | Keir’s best ever performance?
02/10/2025
This week it was the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, and it was badged as the conference that was make or break for Keir Starmer.
Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village
01/10/2025
We are delighted that Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village is our Venue of the Month for October 2025. Located in Liverpool’s vibrant Paddington Village, Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village is a striking 16-floor hotel offering breathtaking views of the city centre. The property features 221 stylishly designed rooms, each fully equipped to ensure an ideal stay for both business and leisure travellers.
DIB Host Leader’s Lunch with Emma Degg
18/09/2025
On 18th September 2025, Downtown in Business hosted a Leader’s Lunch with Emma Degg at the beautiful Stanley House Hotel & Spa.
EP.111 | What does the future hold for the PM?
16/09/2025
Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips discuss the future of the Prime Minister, the defection of another Conservative MP to Reform and look ahead to Donald Trump’s state visit.
Downtown Den Special | Employment Law Update
11/09/2025
Downtown Boss Frank McKenna, chats with Victoria Brown from oneHR Software and Claire McGuinness from High Performance Consultancy to discuss all the latest in the world of employment law.
EP.110 | Has the PM turned a crisis into an opportunity?
08/09/2025
Keir Starmers latest reset has not gone according to plan. But has the PM turned the crisis into an opportunity?
EP.107 | In Conversation with Dame Louise Ellman
13/08/2025
DIB Boss, Frank McKenna, caught up with Dame Louise Ellman in the Downtown Den.
EP.106 | What will Rachel do in the Autumn Budget?
13/08/2025
An interest rate cut may have given Chancellor Rachel Reeves a little respite this week, but an independent economic report suggests that she has a £50 billion hole to fill if she’s to hit her own fiscal targets. What options does she have?
EP.105 | NHS Strikes – A win for Wes?
05/08/2025
NHS strikes VAT on private healthcare, the Online Safety Act, Trump tariffs and Epstein, Gaza and Palestine.
EP.102 | Devolution: A big step in the right direction
14/07/2025
The governments devolution white paper, Labours union issues, more bad news for the economy, but a successful state visit of President Macron. And Forty years of Live Aid.
EP.101 | In Conversation with Sir Graham Brady
08/07/2025
In a very special episode of the Downtown Den Politics Podcast Frank McKenna is joined by the former chairman of the very influential conservative backbench 1922 Committee, Sir Graham Brady.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.100 | What is going on with the Government?
07/07/2025
Labours first year in government ended with a backbench rebellion, a chancellor in tears, and Jeremy Corbyn announcing the launch of a new political party.