That was a week (and a half) that was
23/06/2022
Frank McKenna attended high-level functions with both Labour and Conservative politicians this week – and he found both parties in good spirits.
If all else fails pick a fight with a Johnny Foreigner
16/06/2022
In the absence of any coherent strategy to tackle the crisis the UK economy is facing, the PM has decided that the best way to hang onto his job is to pick a series of fights with the international community.
Boris – A spendthrift PM who must become a Tory to have any chance of survival
09/06/2022
If the PM has any chance of survival, he’ll have to become a Conservative. Frank McKenna’s latest blog focusses on the trials and tribulations of Boris Johnson.
Football needs to act before we suffer another tragedy
02/06/2022
If another major football catastrophe is to be avoided, then UEFA, the FA, the police, clubs and supporters must all learn lessons from the horrific scenes witnessed at the Champions League Final last weekend.
Sunak confirms that he has no plan
26/05/2022
The introduction of a windfall tax may offer some short-term relief for those hardest hit by energy price hikes – but it is no substitute for an economic strategy. Frank McKenna argues that Rishi Sunak and the government has no clue as how to manage the economy – and is the first Conservative administration to have an aversion to tax cuts.
A windfall tax is no substitute for a long-term plan
19/05/2022
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.
Tax cuts, investment and backing off an EU fall-out can save the economy
12/05/2022
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna argues that an economic recession is not inevitable – but the government must act now to prevent a prolonged economic downturn.
I agree with Rees-Mogg
28/04/2022
The working from home debate has been reignited this week. In his latest blog Frank McKenna explains why he agrees with Jacob Rees-Mogg.
The French election matters to the UK
21/04/2022
An election that has barely registered with the British public takes place on Sunday. And the outcome could have a profound impact on the world. Frank McKenna blogs on the upcoming French presidential race.
Through the looking glass
14/04/2022
According to polls, 40% plus of us don’t think Boris Johnson should resign over Party-gate. Frank McKenna offers his forthright thoughts on that in his Easter blog.
Labour needs to rediscover its common-sense gene
07/04/2022
Unless and until Labour rediscovers its common-sense gene around complex issues such as transgender rights, it will never be in government. Frank McKenna’s latest blog focusses on Keir Starmer’s discomfort over the ‘culture wars’ issue that has dominated media interviews with politicians in recent weeks.
Unfair dismissal is the new ‘whiplash’
31/03/2022
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna calls on the government to reform employment law legislation to protect businesses from vexatious claimants.