A plague on both your houses
This week Frank McKenna suggests that we may be witnessing the end of the traditional two-party domination of British politics and he reflects on an incredible week of Champions League football.
Labour
Labour leaders share their thoughts on region
Downtown in Business Lancashire hosted a special ‘Leaders Lunch’ event with the Labour representative for Skelmersdale East, Cllr John FIllis and the Leader of Labour group at Lancashire County Council and the representative for Nelson East, Cllr Azhar Ali.
Time for another sea change 40 years on?
40 years ago Britain underwent an economic and social revolution when Margaret Thatcher was elected to champion free market capitalism. Now that concept is under challenge and Jim asks is it time for Labour’s counter revolution?
Manchester still centre stage – but frustration is growing
Manchester is still the ‘blueprint’ city-region that others watch and learn from. But an hour with Burnham or Leese will tell you that their frustration at the stalling of the devolution project is starting to increase.
End of uncertainty
Jim asks if next week MPs will give business some certainty by finally accepting the EU Deal. He also looks at how the hard left is taking over local government in parts of the North.
A disease without any cure?
In his latest Downtown blog Frank McKenna reflects on the defections from the Labour and Conservative parties this week.
Valentine’s Day: No love or massacre
This week Jim forecasts that Valentine’s Day will come and go without Brexit love ins or massacres. Also he has been testing opinion on Brexit amongst Downtown business members in Lancashire.
When Did ‘Compromise’ Become a Dirty Word?
In his latest Downtown blog, Frank McKenna says that ‘compromise’ should be seen as a positive quality – and is the only thing that can stop the UK from ‘crashing out’ of the EU.
Brexit: What happens next week?
The government is censored. All warehouses in this country for frozen goods are full. Preparations are underway to turn Kent into a lorry park. People… Read More »Brexit: What happens next week?
A Sheep in Wolf’s clothing
Through the angst, frustration and disbelief at the antics of many parliamentarians over the increasingly tiresome issue of Brexit, I did allow myself to chuckle… Read More »A Sheep in Wolf’s clothing
Nightmare on Politics Street
It has been another tumultuous week in global, national and regional politics. On the world stage, a fascist was elected as the President of Brazil;… Read More »Nightmare on Politics Street
Burnham fuels Labour budget row
The budget has plunged Labour into a topsy turvy row over the Chancellor’s income tax cuts. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is generally seen as… Read More »Burnham fuels Labour budget row