Jim urges the Chancellor to take the political flak and put up income tax in the forthcoming budget. He also reflects on the political boomerang the Prime Minister suffered in sacking Lucy Powell.
Frank McKenna reflects on some of the political stories that have hit the headlines this week.
This week, Lucy Powell was elected as the new deputy leader of the Labour Party, there was a big investment summit that took place in Birmingham, and Sarah Pochin, the Reform MP in Runcorn, got herself into some difficulties over some unfortunate comments.
Downtown received influential praise for its work at a high powered Westminster reception. The gathering heard how Manchester intended to build on its already strong economic model, but was being held back by a lack of ambition from the government in its approach to the EU and rail investment.
Downtown in Business is hosting an event with Shadow Leader of the House of Commons, Lucy Powell MP, discussing culture’s role in placemaking, regeneration, and levelling-up.
