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. Meanwhile Keir Starmer finally ditched Labours £28bn green pledge – and was inevitably met with a chorus of criticism with accusations of traitor and flip flopper in equal measure. To add to his woes, disturbing words in respect of Israel and the Gaza conflict from Labours Rochdale by election candidate came to light, reminding voters of the party’s challenge with antisemitism. But, if you think it’s been a bad week for messrs Sunak & Starmer, then spare a thought for US president Joe Biden. His senility is becoming a real barrier to his re-election and a boost to his Republican opponent Donald Trump. Is it too late for the Democrats to select an alternative candidate before the November presidential poll? Welcome to the Downtown Den Politics podcast.
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VIP and hospitality packages available for Burna Boy Presented by Seat Unique
Co-op Live are delighted to announce that Seat Unique are the presenting partner for Burna Boy at Co-Op Live in April.
Lancashire & Cheshire set to get elected Mayors
The deputy prime minister Angela Rayner launched the governments White Paper on local government reform and devolution.
Champions for Children Gala Dinner
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Foundation 92 are hosting a gala dinner to ensure that the young patients at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and the young people involved with Foundation 92 share a common future filled with hope, determination, and boundless possibilities.
“The best civil servant in the UK over a thirty-year period”
The great and the good from Greater Manchester and beyond came together to pack out Bridgewater Hall on Tuesday afternoon at the Memorial Service for the late, great Sir Howard Bernstein.