Is Starmer a Brexiter now?
01/06/2023
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna argues that Keir Starmer is right to rule out the UKs return to the EU.
Starmer deserves more credit
11/05/2023
Frank McKenna explains why Keir Starmer deserves more credit for the job he has done as Labour leader since taking over from Jeremy Corbyn just three-years ago.
The UK is heading for a hung parliament
06/04/2023
Despite all the trials and tribulations suffered by the Conservative Party, and the country, since the 2019 election, Frank McKenna still thinks a hung parliament is the most likely outcome following the next national poll, expected in 2024.
Lack of Vision
06/01/2023
Jim was underwhelmed by the New Year speeches from the Prime Minister and Labour leader. He’s calling for some vision and leadership,particularly on social care. He also looks forward to a pivotal year in politics with important local election in the North West.
Starmer for PM – What could possibly go wrong?
01/12/2022
Keir Starmer looks set to win the next General Election. What could possibly go wrong?
Starmer on course to win for Labour?
22/09/2022
Frank McKenna looks ahead to the Labour Party conference that takes place in Liverpool next week – and suggests that Keir Starmer has a long way to go if he is to become PM, despite the seismic challenges the country and the government is facing.
Downtown’s Day with Sir Keir Starmer MP
12/08/2022
Downtown in Business hosted a number of events during the Labour Party Leader’s visit to Liverpool in which he gave a key speech on business and the economy.
DIB welcomed Sir Keir Starmer to Liverpool as he pledged ‘Growth, Growth, Growth’
28/07/2022
Downtown in Business hosted a number of events during the Labour Party Leader’s visit to Liverpool in which he gave a key speech on business and the economy.
Starmer: Power of the Picket Line. Labour’s Dilemma.
28/07/2022
Jim reports on Sir Keir Starmer’s day with Downtown members in Liverpool. The Labour leader made key announcements about the party’s pivot towards business and the economy which is causing unease on the left.
Will ‘Big Dog’ Survive?
20/01/2022
Its been a hectic start to the new year in the world of Westminster politics. Frank McKenna casts his eye on the scandals, the policies and the possible outcomes as ‘Big Dog’ fights for his political survival.
Labour gets serious about Opposition
02/12/2021
In his latest blog, Frank Mckenna suggests that Keir Starmer has given Labour a fighting chance of offering a serious challenge to the government in the coming months with his latest shadow cabinet reshuffle.
Left on way back, but not in UK
30/09/2021
Jim reports from the Labour conference in Brighton and reflects that whilst the Left have triumphed in America and Germany, Labour’s revival in Britain is still not certain.