The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.53 | 7th October 2024
07/10/2024
Listen to the latest Downtown Den politics podcast. Out now.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.52 | 30th September 2024
30/09/2024
Listen to the latest Downtown Den politics podcast. Out now.
Political experts outline thoughts on new government agenda
19/09/2024
Three leading political and policy experts were in Birmingham this week, offering their thoughts on the recent General Election.
Jo Phillips, Political Commentator and Former Advisor to Paddy Ashdown, to Join Downtown in Business Leaders Lunch
02/09/2024
On Tuesday 17th September, Downtown in Business will host an exclusive Leaders Lunch event in Birmingham, featuring prominent political commentator Jo Phillips.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.45 | 12th August 2024
12/08/2024
Has Keir Starmer passed his first big test as Prime Minister? Has Kamala Harris picked the right vice presidential running mate? And what is the latest from the Tory party leadership race?
The Country is ready for Change
20/06/2024
Ahead of the country going to the polls on 4th July, Downtown in Business hosted a pre-election dinner on Monday 17th June 2024 to discuss the upcoming election.
Not so cunning stunts
20/06/2024
In her latest Blog, Jo Phillips reflects on Just Stop Oils latest protest, the politicisation of environmental concerns and the difficultly of striking a balance when it comes to implementing green initiatives.
Who Are Yer? | Jo Phillips
13/06/2024
Join us for our Who Are Yer video this week, where we have Jo Phillips, Journalist and former politics advisor.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.33 | 24th May 2024 | General Election Announcement Special
24/05/2024
In the absence of Frank McKenna (sunning himself in Florida) it is left to Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips to comment on why the Prime Minister has announced a General Election.
Things can only get wetter
23/05/2024
In this weeks blog, Jo Phillips discusses the upcoming general election, the significance of the coming weeks and the importance of voting.
Leaders Lunch with Naomi Smith, Ryan Wain and Jo Phillips
15/05/2024
Naomi Smith, CEO of Best for Britain, Ryan Wain executive Director of Politics at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and Jo Phillips Journalist and former political advisor to Paddy Ashdown and Bob Geldof, discuss the economy after Brexit and the future of the UK under the new Labour Government.