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.76 | 17th February 2025
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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.62 | 3rd December 2024
The first ministerial resignation of the new Labour government. Calls for the Prime Minister to resign and an historic vote in the House of Commons.