The deep state, tropes, and Khan’s mates – a week in the life of the modern day conservative party
29/02/2024
Has the Tory Party been taken over by loonies, fruitcakes, and closet racists?
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 5th February 2024
07/02/2024
Here’s the latest politics podcast from Frank and Jim. Topics covered include Liz Truss’ political comeback, Labour’s business charm offensive a DIB parliamentary reception review and more.
Return of the Truss
08/02/2023
Liz Truss is no Margaret Thatcher. In his latest blog, Frank McKenna explains why.
The Tory party is ungovernable
26/01/2023
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna explains why it would be good for the Tory Party if they lost the next General Election.
A dangerous crisis for both parties. A bitter inheritance.
20/10/2022
The resignation of Liz Truss is given full analysis by Jim who also wonders why Labour are so keen on coming to power at this time of crisis.
Is the Tory party ungovernable?
20/10/2022
Truss has gone, but who will take over? And does it matter? Sunak is hated by Boris’ crowd. Hunt is hated by the ERG. Braverman is hated by the electorate. Mordaunt – Meh. Frank McKenna suggests that the Conservative Party has become ungovernable.
Money for nothing – and your kicks for free?
06/10/2022
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna defends some of the new PM and Chancellor’s economic messages – but doubts that the British public are ready to listen.
Will Truss survive?
29/09/2022
Less than a month into her new job, and Liz Truss is already facing questions over her future. Why is she in such a mess already – and can she survive? Frank McKenna’s latest blog.
We do not Truss you
29/09/2022
Jim reflects on the spectacular economic implosion of the new Truss government and reports on the level of interest from business in the Labour Party that he noted at their Liverpool conference.
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.
Giant Growth Gamble
22/09/2022
As the government moves at last to protect business from the worst of the energy crisis, Jim looks at the more controversial aspects of Liz Truss’ economic measures. As Labour meets in Liverpool he also asks what do they do now?
It’s diverse, but will it work?
08/09/2022
Jim presents his comprehensive view on the new government appointments. He believes Liz Truss must be given a chance, but worries that levelling up the North is going to be overwhelmed by the energy crisis.