The Downtown Den Politics Podcast
The Downtown Den politics podcast is a weekly commentary on all the latest news from the world of politics. Hosted by Downtown in Business CEO and Group Chairman, Frank McKenna and Downtown’s Political Editor Jim Hancock with regular guests from across the political spectrum.
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5 days ago
5 days ago
In today's podcast, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips preview Rachel Reeves Spring Statement and look abroad at the troubled scenes in Ukraine, Gaza and now Türkiye.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
NHS reform, welfare reform, MIPIM and Adolescence.
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Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
As Frank McKenna struggles with internet issues in the South of France, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips discuss the last seven days in the world of politics.
Discussed this week are: the latest developments around Ukraine, a new Canadian PM and the latest from the UK, including a good week for Keir Starmer and a bad week for Nigel Farage.
Stay tuned for the end as Jim and Jo's review the film September 5.
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Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Keir Starmer has had his best week as Prime Minister - but not as good a week as Vladamir Putin.
Why does the USA seem content to abandon the Western Alliance in favour of Russia, and can Europe realistically defend Ukraine without American support?
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Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Keir Starmer heads to the White House this week. What will he say? What can he say to President Trump who seems determined to rewrite history and tear up the settled world order of 80 plus years?
What does yesterday's election results in Germany mean for Europe and the world?
And on the domestic front. How much trouble is Labour in with business?
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
This week, in the absence of Frank Mckenna, Jim and Jo discuss all things Trump, along with his Vice-President Vance, a dip in business morale following Rachel Reeves recent budget, and bright lights on cars?
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Another economic blow for Rachel Reeves, a WhatsApp row, a controversial book and Reform ahead in the polls.
Is the Labour Government ever going to get a break?
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Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Who would you choose? The schizophrenic ex-partner who blows hot and cold, tries to bully you from time to time, but is considered to have enjoyed a special relationship with you for many years. Or the former partner who you dumped but is now in a forgiving mood whilst you realise it was a big, huge mistake to leave them in the first place.
For Keir Starmer, it's the US and Trump or the EU.
Which way will the UK's political Mark Darcy jump?
This is the latest Downtown Den Politics Podcast.
Watch Jo Phillips on GB News every Tuesday from 7pm-8pm!
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