Where the F**K do we start?
After another calamitous week for Rishi Sunak and his government, Frank McKenna spent some time with Labours great and good this week – and found a party that is confident, but not complacent.
Politics
Defend our institutions from these dangerous men
In light of the damning report on Boris Johnson, Jim warns of the threat posed to our institutions from populist politicians with big followings and no regard to standards in public life.
Prince Harry is right – but few will thank him for it
Prince Harry and his battle with the British press resurfaced this week. DIB boss Frank McKenna thinks we should be thankful to HRH for highlighting the illegal activity the UK media have all-too-often been found guilty of.
President of the UK anyone?
Who would be President of a republican Britain? Jim poses the question on the eve of the coronation and concludes we are better off with the Windsors.
Does the BBC have a future?
Can the BBC put recent controversies behind it and have a long-term future? Frank McKenna’s latest blog looks at the trials and tribulations of Britains best known media organisation.
God save us from gesture politics
As the government continues to over promise and under deliver on immigration, Frank McKenna expresses his contempt for the gesture politics he says the Conservatives are indulging in on an issue that is becoming increasingly important electorally.
Trans rights political minefield for all
Jim joins the debate raging over trans rights and thinks the issue could have dangerous consequences for Labour and particularly the Scottish Nationalists.
Let’s have a bit of a boring 2023 – please!
In his first blog of the New Year, Frank McKenna explains why the country needs a dose of ‘boring’ in 2023.
Lack of Vision
Jim was underwhelmed by the New Year speeches from the Prime Minister and Labour leader. He’s calling for some vision and leadership,particularly on social care. He also looks forward to a pivotal year in politics with important local election in the North West.
Business of Politics to be launched in New Year
The chief executive and Group chairman of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna, and former MP and political commentator Simon Danczuk will launch a new podcast in 2023.
A week in America | 07 October 2022
It’s Mid-term season in the U.S. and Martin explores which colourful characters have been trying to make a name for themselves.
Has politics become a sport?
Frank McKenna thinks that politics has become a sport? Kurt Zouma was condemned by most people for brutalising his cat – but his club and its fans got behind him. Boris Johnson is being battered in the polls for his recent behaviour by voters – but Tory party activists still back him? So, has ‘tribalism’ replaced common-sense when it comes to political discussion and debate?