It is the PM and Brexiters who are ‘Frit’
In another week of high parliamentary drama, Frank McKenna gives his assessment on the latest Brexit chaos.
Boris Johnson
Johnson Stumbles
Has Boris Johnson been rattled by the belated fight back by MPs opposed to a No Deal Brexit? Jim argues that the Tory Party is now indistinguishable from Farage’s Brexit Party.
Short term gain for long term pain?
Frank McKenna reflects on a historic week in British politics. He concedes that Boris has won the battle – but will he win the war?
An American Brexit bail out is ‘Fake News’
The idea that the UK is first in the queue for a trade deal with one of Ireland’s strongest allies is baloney according to Downtown boss Frank McKenna.
PM heading for Brexit and Election win
Jim analyses the twin-track approach that could deliver a No Deal Brexit and a Tory majority before the candles go out on the Haloween pumpkins.
Downtown Boss sceptical about PM Powerhouse promises
The chief executive of one of the leading business organisations in the north of England, Downtown in Business, has expressed his scepticism about spending commitments made by new prime minister Boris Johnson in respect of the Northern Powerhouse.
Boris Bounce – but my money is still on hung parliament
Back from a fortnight in the sun, Frank McKenna’s blog returns this week – and he’s warning the Tory Party that Boris Johnson would fail to win an Autumn election.
No Honeymoon for the clown
This week Jim expresses his concern that Remainers lack the courage of strategy to stop the UK leaving the EU. He also looks at the challenge next week’s by-election in Wales presents for the new Prime Minister.
Still time to vote for Hunt!
This week Jim urges Tories who may not have voted, to support Jeremy Hunt after Boris Johnson’s betrayal of our Washinton envoy. He also criticises Labour’s latest policy on Europe.
Blankety Blank on policy, Johnson heads to Downing Street
As Boris Johnson marches towards victory and 10 Downing Street, does he have a clue what to do when he gets there? He seems a bit short on detail, but he’s not the only one argues Frank McKenna in his latest Downtown blog.
Will Boris be that bad? – Part 2
This week Frank McKenna focusses on two politicians whose career’s appear to be heading in very different directions – Boris Johnson and Chuka Umunna.
Will Boris be that Bad?
Frank McKenna asks if Boris Johnson will be as bad a Prime Minister as many of us fear in his latest Downtown blog.