The Tory party is ungovernable
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna explains why it would be good for the Tory Party if they lost the next General Election.
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North West test for the Rishi bounce
There isn’t going to be a General Election, but the North West will see a significant test of how large that Labour lead is. Jim reviews the challenges and opportunities for the new Prime Minister.
A week in America | 15 July 2022
This week we have the U.S. view of the Tory leadership race and why the Amercians are flummoxed by the absence of anything close to a household name.
A windfall tax is no substitute for a long-term plan
The chancellor needs a long term economic strategy – not short-term gimmicks – to get the country’s economy working again, according to DIB boss Frank McKenna.
There’s nobody else to lead!
The lack of an obvious successor is a poor reason for the Prime Minister to hang on, argues Jim in his latest blog. He suggests it is all a part of a lowering of standards in public and private life.
DIB poll calls for chancellor to drop NI hike
The latest DIB online poll asked: What measure do you think Chancellor Rishi Sunak should take to help people through the current cost of living crisis?
Downtown Boss Urges Government to Restore Business Help
Frank McKenna, is urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak and the government to re-introduce some financial support packages for businesses, as the imposition of new restrictions threatens many with closure.
Spend, spend, spend – Rishi has traditional Tories scratching their heads
Traditional Tories will see the Chancellor’s budget as heresy. But Sunak and Johnson won’t mind if it delivers them another election victory.
YOU CAN’T BE A LITTLE BIT PREGNANT.
Frank McKenna explains why the government’s latest ‘local lockdown’ approach to tackling the Covid-crisis is the worst of all worlds, in his latest Downtown blog.
“Short-term boost, but will it create long-term sustainable jobs?”
“Rishi Sunak is creating a short-term boost, but will it create long-term sustainable jobs?” That was the verdict from Frank McKenna, Chief Executive, of business lobby organisation, Downtown in Business (DIB).
Back to the Eighties? No thanks
This week Downtown in Business unveiled its Manifesto for economic Recovery. In his latest blog, Frank McKenna explains why the government needs to think big and be bold if we are to avoid a return to the Eighties – with a nod in the direction (and an apology) to the late, great David Bowie.
Is the Prize worth the Price?
This week DIB boss Frank McKenna calls on a more robust ‘return to work’ plan from government, as he spells out the dangers of a long-term lockdown.