I hope they all lose – and they just might
31/10/2019
“A December General Election is about as welcome as a hedgehog in a nudist colony” – Downtown boss Frank McKenna blogs about the forthcoming poll.
PM to miss his deadline leaving the UK deadlocked
24/10/2019
This week Frank McKenna reflects on another turbulent week for the government and Brexit as PM Johnson looks set to miss his 31st October deadline – but our CEO isn’t expecting Boris to ‘die in a ditch’ anytime soon.
The Party’s Over
17/10/2019
As another high-profile MP quits the party and they slip 15 points behind the Tories in the polls, Frank Mckenna questions the future prospects of Labour in his latest blog.
London, MIPIM and the HS2 effect
10/10/2019
As he prepares for a few days in London, DIB boss Frank McKenna looks ahead to property conference MIPIM UK and the impact the government’s HS2 review is having on investors.
Will the real Boris Johnson please stand up
03/10/2019
Frank McKenna reflects on the Tory Party conference and the Prime Ministers performance in Manchester, whilst sharing some sage advice – “You can’t fund slap & tickle on the rates”.
The 51st State
26/09/2019
This week Frank Mckenna reflects on the similarities of political tastes in the UK and the US and Boris Johnson launches a Trumpian-style defence of himself and his government.
Boris between a rock and a hard place
19/09/2019
This week Frank McKenna reflects on the consequences of Boris Johnson pursuing his ambition rather than the policies in which he believes.
A Brexit election would suit Corbyn’s Labour
12/09/2019
Frank McKenna explains why, rather than fearing a General Election dominated by Brexit, Labour may welcome it.
It is the PM and Brexiters who are ‘Frit’
05/09/2019
In another week of high parliamentary drama, Frank McKenna gives his assessment on the latest Brexit chaos.
Short term gain for long term pain?
29/08/2019
Frank McKenna reflects on a historic week in British politics. He concedes that Boris has won the battle – but will he win the war?
Merkel offers Johnson – Nowt!
22/08/2019
Frank McKenna reflects on the PMs trip to Germany and bemoans the Remainers failure to agree a strategy that will avoid a ‘Crash Out’ Brexit in his latest Downtown blog.
An American Brexit bail out is ‘Fake News’
15/08/2019
The idea that the UK is first in the queue for a trade deal with one of Ireland’s strongest allies is baloney according to Downtown boss Frank McKenna.