You say extension, we say flextension – let’s call the whole thing off?
11/04/2019
‘You say extension, we say flextension, let’s call the whole thing off’ Frank McKenna’s latest take on the Brexit saga.
If they can U-turn, why can’t you?
04/04/2019
After another tumultuous week in parliament, Frank McKenna argues that only a people’s vote can truly define what the ‘will of the people’ is – and he suggests our ‘special relationship’ with the States may not be that special in the future.
Labour is relying on TINA
07/02/2019
Frank McKenna suggests that Jeremy Corbyn may live to regret taking pro EU-Labour supporters votes for granted in his latest Downtown blog.
Valentine’s Day: No love or massacre
07/02/2019
This week Jim forecasts that Valentine’s Day will come and go without Brexit love ins or massacres. Also he has been testing opinion on Brexit amongst Downtown business members in Lancashire.
When Did ‘Compromise’ Become a Dirty Word?
31/01/2019
In his latest Downtown blog, Frank McKenna says that ‘compromise’ should be seen as a positive quality – and is the only thing that can stop the UK from ‘crashing out’ of the EU.
Time for business to take the gloves off
10/01/2019
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.
We’re on the road to nowhere?
20/12/2018
In his last blog of the year, Frank McKenna says that neither the government of the opposition have a credible position on Brexit – and he wishes you all a Brexit-free new year.
Faith in our institutions under threat
15/11/2018
The United Kingdom used to have a reputation for being a bit dull but reliable and honourable in the way it conducted its affairs. The
Downtown boss backs calls for peoples vote
23/08/2018
Frank McKenna, the Chief Executive of private sector lobby group and business networking club Downtown in Business, has backed calls for a ‘People’s vote’ on