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.
They think it’s all over…
08/08/2019
Frank Mckenna returns to his hobby horse of Brexit in his latest blog: On the eve of the Premier League season I thought it was appropriate to use a football analogy, so I told the BBC “A No Deal Brexit is like telling a Liverpool supporter that they are losing Jurgen Klopp and Sam Allardyce is coming in. So, they won’t be relegated, but they’ll lose more than they win and it won’t be nice to watch.”
Boris Bounce – but my money is still on hung parliament
01/08/2019
Back from a fortnight in the sun, Frank McKenna’s blog returns this week – and he’s warning the Tory Party that Boris Johnson would fail to win an Autumn election.
Blankety Blank on policy, Johnson heads to Downing Street
11/07/2019
As Boris Johnson marches towards victory and 10 Downing Street, does he have a clue what to do when he gets there? He seems a bit short on detail, but he’s not the only one argues Frank McKenna in his latest Downtown blog.
Show me the money
04/07/2019
This week Frank McKenna says that it’s not just additional powers our metro mayors need – it’s more cash too.
Will Boris be that bad? – Part 2
27/06/2019
This week Frank McKenna focusses on two politicians whose career’s appear to be heading in very different directions – Boris Johnson and Chuka Umunna.