This week Frank McKenna reflects on an inauspicious start to the election campaign for both main parties; comments on the Manifesto for the North; and offers support for a Conservative politician in Birmingham.
“A December General Election is about as welcome as a hedgehog in a nudist colony” – Downtown boss Frank McKenna blogs about the forthcoming poll.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
This week Frank McKenna reflects on the consequences of Boris Johnson pursuing his ambition rather than the policies in which he believes.
Frank McKenna explains why, rather than fearing a General Election dominated by Brexit, Labour may welcome it.
In another week of high parliamentary drama, Frank McKenna gives his assessment on the latest Brexit chaos.
Frank McKenna reflects on a historic week in British politics. He concedes that Boris has won the battle – but will he win the war?
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.
