Tell me Lies, tell me sweet Little Lies
30/05/2024
Politicians are often criticised for not being straight with the voters. But, can we handle the truth?
Anyone welcome in the Labour party!
09/05/2024
In his blog, Jim argues that Labour doesn’t need Tory right wing MP defectors after a series of local election triumphs. Read his full analysis of the current political scene and a bit of nostalgia from the Manchester of forty years ago.
Dover and out
09/05/2024
In light of Dover MP, Natalie Elphicke’s defection from the Conservative’s to Labour. Jo asks ‘What is Keir Starmer thinking?’
Both parties agonise over racism
14/03/2024
As the row over racism rages, Jim feels both parties are often guilty of putting pragmatism ahead of principle.
Silence is not golden for Sunak and Hunt
07/03/2024
The reaction of Tory MPs to Keir Starmer’s attack on the government in his budget response will be of concern to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor.
Still want the job Rachel?
07/03/2024
In his blog Jim asks if Rachael Reeves still wants the job of Chancellor after Jeremy Hunt has stolen her policies and left a legacy of tax increases and spending cuts.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 20 | 4th March 2024
04/03/2024
George Galloway stormed to victory in the Rochdale by-election last week. We’ll be asking if Gorgeous George’s return to Parliament is a threat to democracy, to Keir Starmer, or simply a fluke result in the strangest of polls.
Gutter politics brings parliament into further disrepute
22/02/2024
Frank McKenna condemns the gutter politics of the SNP which brought parliament into disrepute this week.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 18th February 2024
20/02/2024
Whose ‘double whammy’ was worse? It hasn’t been a great 7 days for either the prime minister or the Keir Starmer. Frank, Jim and guest Kevin Johnson discuss the latest from the world of politics.
Lack of confidence could still cost Labour the election
15/02/2024
Labour has been reminded of the old adage ‘a week is a long time in politics’. Frank McKenna reflects on a tough seven days for Keir Starmer and his team.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 13th February 2024
14/02/2024
The past seven days have not been great for the prime minister nor the leader of the opposition. Rishi Sunak followed up his ill advised bet with Piers Morgan with a truly cringeworthy performance at PMQs
What took Labour so long?
08/02/2024
In his blog, Jim weighs up the different factors that have lead Labour to ditch their £28bn green energy promise. He also looks at the rise of the right in the Tory Party.