Labours first year in government ended with a backbench rebellion, a chancellor in tears, and Jeremy Corbyn announcing the launch of a new political party.
The government is launching a ten year industrial strategy this week, will Labour get any credit for its longer term approach to the country’s problems- and might a certain mayor from Manchester be able to help them tell their story more positively?
The strategy has been described by Downtown as “a strong starting point”.
Trade deals with the United States and India. An interest rate cut. And a major announcement on immigration policy. It’s probably been a good week
Downtown in Business boss Frank McKenna shares his reflections on the government’s pasting in last week’s elections – and offers some advice to the prime minister and his team.
Frank, Jim and Jo take a look back at last Thursday’s UK polls, as well as casting their eyes internationally and seeing what’s been happening in Canada, Australia and Romania.
Despite the governments travails, it is the Leader of the Opposition, rather than the prime minister, who finds herself under pressure, as the parties face the voters at local and mayoral elections next month.
Downtown in Business hosted an exclusive lunch event with Maya Ellis MP bringing together business leaders to discuss the future of Lancashire’s economy and governance.
Despite another panning for Rachel Reeves from left and right this week, Frank McKenna explains why the second part of 2025 may be more positive for the chancellor and UK Plc.
Labour may only be six-months into government – but they’re running out of time already.
Downtown in Business will be joined by Maya Ellis, Labour MP for Ribble Valley in Lancashire, for this round table event.
What a year 2024 has been.
