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The Party’s Over

As another high-profile MP quits the party and they slip 15 points behind the Tories in the polls, Frank Mckenna questions the future prospects of Labour in his latest blog.

Borders, borders everywhere

Jim has spent the last few days dodging the rain to report on an historic Tory Party gathering in Manchester. Boris Johnson used his first conference to launch his “do or die” bid to get us out of the EU. Jim reflects on the Prime Minister’s plan and on his time spent on the conference fringe.

Can Unite see off Remainers?

Has Unite the Union stiched up the Labour conference over the EU before it even meet? Jim pens his views before heading for Brighton. John Humphrys won’t be there but Jim doesn’t feel comfortable with all the fawning over the Today presenter.

Corbyn’s cunning plan for Brexit

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?

Corbyn’s crisis

In this guest blog, former Member of Parliament, Simon Danczuk blogs on what he sees as the long slow death of the Labour Party.

A plague on both your houses

  • by chris

This week Frank McKenna suggests that we may be witnessing the end of the traditional two-party domination of British politics and he reflects on an incredible week of Champions League football.

Beyond Brexit

Downtown boss Frank McKenna urges business leaders to start thinking about life Beyond Brexit – and what demands we should be making of the new political leaders that emerge from the Brexit shambles.

May’s deal is still in play

  • by chris

Jim reckons the real prospect of MPs forcing a delay in Brexit, could help Mrs May get her deal. He also reveals the vital role of a Polish curfew in the decision to leave the EU!

Time for business to take the gloves off

  • by chris

The business community has been abandoned by politicians. It is time to remind them who creates the wealth and jobs, and demand more support. That is the message from Downtown boss Frank McKenna in his first blog of 2019.