Sir Richard Leese was DIBs guest in the very first ‘Downtown Den’ Live event. The leader of Manchester City Council was joined by twenty business leaders and discussed a whole range of issues with DIB CEO Frank McKenna, including the city’s response to the crisis, planning for the future, the Northern Powerhouse and devolution, the climate emergency and much more.
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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.85 | Have British politicians ever been so unpopular?
Have UK politicians ever been as unpopular? The polls do not make for healthy reading.

Homes England boss speaks to DIB audience
Business leaders from across the North West’s property sector gathered to hear Eamonn speak about the future of housing and regeneration across the country.

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.86 | Is the Two-Party system dead?
Frank, Jim and Jo take a look back at last Thursday’s UK polls, as well as casting their eyes internationally and seeing what’s been happening in Canada, Australia and Romania.

Sutcliffe, to host annual charity ball – aiming to raise over £75,000 for charities
Civil and structural engineering firm, Sutcliffe, will host its annual charity ball at the Titanic Hotel’s Rum Warehouse on 25 April, with the aim of raising over £75,000 for three local charities.