Downtown in Business

Though largely welcoming the Chancellors first budget, Frank McKenna is concerned that Labour is not delivering the ‘business friendly’ agenda it promised – and he offers a brief reflection on Donald Trump’s return to the White House. https://lnkd.in/gsN3dwbS

How has Donald Trump been returned to the White House? Listen to a special Downtown Den Politics Podcast, as Frank McKenna, Jim Hancock and Martin Liptrot discuss Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. election. https://lnkd.in/eCxmnsBj

Steven Hesketh takes a look at what Labours budget means for the hospitality industry. https://lnkd.in/egQ5VHmm

What a day at the Downtown in Business Liverpool City Region Parliamentary Reception! Perfectly timed with the new government’s first budget, Westminster was buzzing with energy. Always good to reconnect with familiar faces and meeting with lots of new ones. Big thanks to Liverpool BID Company Muse Connected Places Catapult Warwick Development North West Ltd Sutcliffe Nugent Starship Compliance Chain Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Frank Mckenna Bill Addy Bill Esterson

This week, Jo delves into the recent Budget and the future set by Rachel Reeves. https://lnkd.in/ehsVuFYc

The Mistoria Group, celebrating 15 years in business, is one of the leading property companies in the North of England, offering unrivalled service in property investment, sourcing, renovations and lettings. Theya re the latest DIB business of the week. https://lnkd.in/evybBZTN

Is America heading into dangerous territory? Listen to the latest Downtown Den Politics Podcast now: https://lnkd.in/eecudm6c

Downtown in Business was in Westminster last week as Rachel Reeves delivered the new governments first budget and announced a whopping £40bn in extra taxes. We reflect on the fallout from Labours first fiscal event in fifteen years. The interminable Tory leadership race finally reached its conclusion at the weekend, and Kemi Badenock was crowned as the leader of the opposition. As the sixth Conservative Party leader in nine years – how long will she survive? And we are 24-hours away from the most consequiential US Presidential election since – well, the last one. Listen to the latest Downtown Den Politics Podcast here: https://lnkd.in/erMQPc7y

On Wednesday 29th of January, Downtown in Business are hosting yet another 'Parliamentary Reception' in London! Open to all Downtown members, this event will host senior parliamentarians from Greater Manchester, along with cabinet and shadow cabinet Ministers. The event will focus on the importance of cities as drivers of economic growth. Headline Sponsor: Manchester City Council Tickets are now open and available to MEMBERS ONLY! Please scan the QR code below, or visit our website here to purchase tickets: https://lnkd.in/emav2hRs

Jim is sticking his neck out and predicting Kemi Badenoch and Donald Trump will be the winners in a big week for politics coming up on both sides of the Atlantic. https://lnkd.in/ePtdSasT