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.
Downtown in Business
In Conversation with Cllr Carl Cashman
DIB recently hosted an exclusive Leaders Lunch event with Cllr Carl Cashman, leader of the Liberal Democrat group in Liverpool City Council.
Mindflow Charity to launch next month
A charity that will tackle mental health challenges in the construction industry will be launched in Manchester.
Lancashire in London – MPs outline hopes for County
Downtown in Business hosted a ‘Lancashire in London’ event this week, with business leaders from across the county joined by parliamentarians from Blackpool, Ribble Valley, and South Ribble at a private dinner in the capital.
Mayor and Council Boss to speak at DIB events
Downtown in Business will host the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, and the new Managing Director of Birmingham City Council, Joanne Roney, at DIB events in 2025.