Jim gives his comprehensive review of the General Election result. He concludes the debate over our membership of the EU is over for a generation. He also asks if now is not the time for the splintered Left to engage in brave strategic thinking, when is?
Jim reflects on the difficult decision facing Remainers next week but believes it must be a vote for Labour to stop Brexit.
Let’s see the manifestos! That’s Jim’s plea this week as he casts a sceptical eye on the huge number of big spending promises that are being revealed in a piecemeal fashion as the election campaign continues.
This week Frank McKenna reflects on another turbulent week for the government and Brexit as PM Johnson looks set to miss his 31st October deadline – but our CEO isn’t expecting Boris to ‘die in a ditch’ anytime soon.
This week Jim discusses the latest Brexit developments, the betrayal of the Kurds and backs Chorley’s Lindsay Hoyle to be the next Speaker.
This week Frank McKenna reflects on the consequences of Boris Johnson pursuing his ambition rather than the policies in which he believes.
In another week of high parliamentary drama, Frank McKenna gives his assessment on the latest Brexit chaos.
Jim lays into Remainer MPs for being blindsided by the Prime Minister as we head for a No Deal Brexit. Also Jim used to report on Bury FC for Piccadilly Radio and hopes the fans can help the club start again.
Frank McKenna reflects on a historic week in British politics. He concedes that Boris has won the battle – but will he win the war?
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.
Is Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to stop a No Deal Brexit deliverable, or part of his long term wish to get us out of the EU with Labour having clean hands?
Frank Mckenna returns to his hobby horse of Brexit in his latest blog: On the eve of the Premier League season I thought it was appropriate to use a football analogy, so I told the BBC “A No Deal Brexit is like telling a Liverpool supporter that they are losing Jurgen Klopp and Sam Allardyce is coming in. So, they won’t be relegated, but they’ll lose more than they win and it won’t be nice to watch.”
