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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Skills West Midlands + Warwickshire celebrates regional construction sector
Skills West Midlands + Warwickshire has celebrated work being undertaken across the construction sector in the region at a special awards event, held at the offices of Gowling WLG in Birmingham.
Hot 100 businesses takes centre stage in Lancashire Business View Issue 123
The July/August issue of Lancashire Business View magazine is now online.
BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT UNVEILS LATEST INVESTMENT FOR PASSENGER EXPERIENCE
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has unveiled its latest terminal investment as it opened the extended boarding gate lounges. The new and improved Gates 58 to 60 have been re-developed, improving boarding experience through better layout design that will also support airlines with on-time departures.
The Sporting Club x Sedulo
Join Sedulo as they host an evening with football legend Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock!