Obsessed Prime Ministers
07/12/2023
The Prime Minister has created a first class political crisis by staking the whole government’s credibility on the narrow issue of Stop the Boats according to Jim in his latest blog.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 4th December 2023
05/12/2023
In the final edition of the Downtown Den Politics Podcast Frank and Jim reflect on the year in politics and highlight their winners and losers over the past 12 months.
Has Rishi lost his marbles?
30/11/2023
Playing ‘Culture Wars’ can backfire spectacularly if you’re not careful – has Rishi Sunak discovered to his cost this week. A Greek tragedy for the PM, as he finally lost his Marbles!
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 14th November 2023
14/11/2023
If many of us were expecting the sacking of Suella Braverman, then it would be fair to say that nobody had predicted the return of former PM David ‘just call me Dave’ Cameron to the cabinet.
Oh God What Now?
22/06/2023
Since entering Number 10, Rishi Sunak has almost permanently has his head in his hands. Can the PM get a break between now and the next General Election?
Has the Tory party lost the plot?
18/05/2023
Have the fruitcakes taken over the Tory asylum? Frank McKenna reflects on two Conservative conferences that took place this week.
A good week for Rishi
23/03/2023
It has been a good week for Rishi Sunak, and a bad one for Boris Johnson. Frank McKenna explains why in his latest Downtown blog.
They think it’s all over – well, it isnt
09/03/2023
Rishi Sunak’s strong start to the New Year will be making those in Labour’s HQ nervous. Frank McKenna’s latest blog on the prime minister’s 2023 revival that may yet put the Conservatives back in the game as the next General Election gets closer.
Has Sunak finally got Brexit done?
02/03/2023
Frank McKenna reflects on Rishi Sunak’s ‘Windsor Agreement’ – and the potential impact it has on the wider UKs future relationship with the EU.
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.
North West test for the Rishi bounce
27/10/2022
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
14/07/2022
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.