Wes Streeting was, up until recently, a member of Labour’s frontbench Treasury team, before being promoted to the position of shadow minister for schools. In this exclusive interview with Downtown boss Frank McKenna he talks about his new brief and his vision for the future of education – whilst explaining the opposition’s approach to the Covid-19 crisis.
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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.78 | 3rd March 2025
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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.72 | President Trump 2.0
It’s Donald Trump MK2. It certainly has been a lively start.
SAVE THE DATE: “Mersey Makers” – a new Festival for Liverpool innovators – to land in the city this March
Bruntwood SciTech is launching a new spring festival to mark the arrival of lighter nights and celebrate the plethora of skilled talent, innovation and diverse creativity that the city has to offer.