Hoyle on the hook
Jim reflects on the Speakership of Lindsay Hoyle, the forthcoming Rochdale by election and possibly (not another one) in Lancashire.
Who Are Yer? | Michael Wolf
We have a whirlwind catch-up with Michael Wolf, founder of video production company United Wolves Productions.
DIB Meets Liverpool International Tennis Tournament
Downtown in Business recently caught up with Anders Borg the man behind the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament.
Who Are Yer? | Andrew Dwerryhouse
Here’s a super quick roundup of everything you need to know about Andrew Dwerryhouse, MD at Wild Thang.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 18th February 2024
Whose ‘double whammy’ was worse? It hasn’t been a great 7 days for either the prime minister or the Keir Starmer. Frank, Jim and guest Kevin Johnson discuss the latest from the world of politics.
Lack of confidence could still cost Labour the election
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?
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
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
Downtown in Business hosted its third annual ‘Talking ‘Bout Regeneration’ conference at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester.
A week in America | 16 February 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.
Birmingham leaders lined up for DIB spring event series
Three of the region’s senior decision-makers will be the guest speakers at a series of top level events being hosted in Birmingham by Downtown in Business in the spring.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 13th February 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