In the final edition of the Downtown Den Politics Podcast Frank and Jim reflect on the year in politics and highlight their winners and losers over the past 12 months.
Playing ‘Culture Wars’ can backfire spectacularly if you’re not careful – has Rishi Sunak discovered to his cost this week. A Greek tragedy for the PM, as he finally lost his Marbles!
This week Frank and Jim discuss the explosive resignation letter from Suella Braverman, the internal warfare of the Conservative party, Keir Starmer’s Middle East crisis and look ahead to the Chancellor’s upcoming budget.
In his blog Jim reflects that there is still a way to go until the next General Election. Unpredictable events, like Gaza, can shake even the most succesful parties, as Labour is showing.
Frank McKenna reflects on this week’s Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
The voters verdict on the party conference season will come in next week’s two by elections. Jim looks back on the Liverpool gathering and asks if Sir Keir Starmer has taken a gamble on housing.
Jim casts his eye on the North West winners and losers in Sir Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet shake up. He also tells the Education Secretary to get some better media advisors!
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna argues that Keir Starmer is right to rule out the UKs return to the EU.
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.
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.
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.
Keir Starmer looks set to win the next General Election. What could possibly go wrong?
