In this week’s blog, Jo explores the growing recognition that Brexit has had serious economic and social costs for the UK. Changing global events are making closer cooperation with Europe increasingly important. Jo argues that now is the time to rebuild relationships and rethink how the UK engages with its continental neighbours.
Nine years ago this week, the UK voted to leave the European Union. Reflecting on that momentous decision almost a decade back, Downtown in Business (DiB), one of the UK’s leading business organisations, has launched a scathing critique of the economic and political consequences of Brexit
Frank McKenna reacts to the UK/EU reset that was unveiled earlier this week.
There is a Brexit summit taking place next week. Frank McKenna urges Keir Starmer and the government to be bold and go for gold with the EU.
The group chairman and chief executive of Downtown in Business, is urging the government to go faster with its efforts to reset trading relationships with the European Union.
On Tuesday, 17th September, Downtown in Business Birmingham invites professionals from various sectors to join an exclusive Leaders Lunch event with Naomi Smith, CEO of Best For Britain. Naomi will address DIB members, sharing her extensive experience and insights gained from her time at Best For Britain.
As the UK tries to strike up a partnership with Rwanda to help with its immigration challenge, the EU adopts a more practical plan to resolve this ever-increasing political problem.
Jim partly blames Brexit for Ben Wallace NATO snub and looks at the toxic culture at Westminster.
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna argues that Keir Starmer is right to rule out the UKs return to the EU.
As Britain’s net migration reaches record numbers, Jim examines the issue and calls for more honesty from the politicians.
Frank McKenna reflects on Rishi Sunak’s ‘Windsor Agreement’ – and the potential impact it has on the wider UKs future relationship with the EU.
A major Downtown conference last week was told there was a need for a major reform of the way the government is funding levelling up. Jim was in Birmingham and summaries the event. He also asks just how will did Labour actually do in recent North West by elections?
