Labour will be a better Government than many people think
20/06/2024
Frank McKenna explains why he thinks a Starmer-led Labour government will be much better than many people currently think.
Have the Tories really thrown the towel in already?
13/06/2024
Have the Tories already waved the ‘white flag’ for this election?
Take a long, hard look Rishi
16/05/2024
Jo Phillips tells Rishi Sunak to stop talking about global security and defence when he can’t provide safe water for UK citizens.
A week in America | 15 May 2024
15/05/2024
This week Martin shares his views on what US businesses want to know about the forthcoming UK elections…
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 31 | 13th May 2024
13/05/2024
A controversial defection from the Tories to Labour, an upturn in the economy, and a new, old leader for the SNP. Plus, could global conflict actually be good news for the Conservatives electoral chances?
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?’
Two sleeps is a long time in politics
09/05/2024
Frank McKenna reflects of a disastrous set of local election results for the government in last week’s polls.
The storm before the storm
24/04/2024
Check out Jim’s comprehensive preview of next week’s local elections. While the Conservatives face hundreds of losses, the Gaza crisis poses problems for Labour in Lancashire and Rochdale.
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.
Hoyle on the hook
22/02/2024
Jim reflects on the Speakership of Lindsay Hoyle, the forthcoming Rochdale by election and possibly (not another one) in Lancashire.
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.
Gateway for Galloway?
15/02/2024
Jim thinks George Galloway has a real chance of winning the Rochdale by election. He reflects on the mistakes Labour made and whether it will have longer term consequences this General Election year.