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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2 days ago
2 days ago
Kamala Harris won the presidential debate last Tuesday night, but will it make any difference to the outcome of the election as news reaches us this morning of another assassination attempt on her opponent Donald Trump.
Back home, Labour prepares for its conference this coming weekend in Liverpool- let’s hope Keir Starmer has a decent suit to wear; the Tories leadership contest continues as 5 become four and the Lib Dem’s came together for their first annual jamboree since their General Election successes.
We’ll be discussing all this and more in the 50th episode of the Downtown Den Politics podcast.
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Labour continues to be embroiled in rows over its decision to cut winter fuel allowance to some pensioners. Will the Chancellor reconsider her controversial decision?
We're getting into conference season, with the TUC and Liberal Democrats holding their annual jamborees this week. We'll be looking ahead to those. We'll also take a glance at the latest news from the Tory leadership contest.
And we have the first, perhaps only, head to head presidential debate between Harris and Trump on Tuesday night. What is at stake for the two contenders?
Welcome to the latest Downtown Den Politics podcast.
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Against the backdrop of the Downing Street Rose garden, Keir Starmer made his first major speech as prime minister this week, before jetting off to Europe to begin the process of resetting our relationship with the EU. He and the government have clearly laid out the challenges the country faces. But does it have the solutions?
In Germany, the far right has secured victory in important regional elections over the weekend. What could that mean for the future of our continent?
And as Keir tells us to Look Back in Anger and Rachel tells us to Roll With It, some Oasis fans are left fuming as they face a firewall rather than a Wonderwall in their quest for concert tickets for the reunited band.
Welcome to the latest Downtown Den Politics podcast.
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Things can only get worse hardly sounds like a rallying cry for a new government. However, that is the likely message we will hear from the prime minister in a major speech tomorrow. How will voters react - and what of the allegations about cronyism aimed at Labour over the weekend?
Across the pond the much anticipated Democratic National Convention took place. We’ll be looking back at what was quite a party in Chicago.
Welcome to the latest Downtown Den Politics podcast.
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
A poll suggests that 52% of the country think that the UK is moving in the wrong direction. And the personal ratings of the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Deputy Prime Minister have fallen. Is Labour's honeymoon period over already?
Welcome to the latest Downtown Den Politics podcast.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Has Keir Starmer passed his first big test as Prime Minister? Has Kamala Harris picked the right vice presidential running mate? And what is the latest from the Tory party leadership race?
Welcome to the latest Downtown Den Politics podcast.
Watch our own Jo Phillips debate with Nigel Farage:
https://www.gbnews.com/news/nigel-farage-clash-southport-gb-news-row
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
In the aftermath of a truly shocking, violent, horrendous attack on a Southport kiddies summer school, folks, hooligans, racists, and thick as mince sheep have used the tragedy to take to the streets to riot. What should the government do to tackle this wave of extreme right wing inspired disruption?
Welcome to the latest Downtown Den Politics podcast.
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
The end of July used to be known as the silly season in politics, as everyone would head off on their holidays, but unlike Frank McKenna who continues to be away in Greece, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips have a packed agenda to discuss.
This week they look at the state of the British economy in the light of the statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The American political scene where the temporary truce after the assassination attempt on former President Trump has certainly gone with what many regard as a tasteless attack on the fact that Kamala Harris does not have children.
They are also looking at the Conservative leadership race and they also discuss the ever-troubling situation in the Middle East.
Welcome to the Downtown Den politics podcast.