Frank McKenna
@downtownfrank.bsky.social
Group chair & CEO of private sector lobby group @downtowninbusiness. Board member @bestforbritain. Evertonian.
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🚨🚨 EPISODE 263 OUT NOW 🚨🚨
With @downtownfrank.bsky.social
🔵 Chelsea Review
🔵 Branthwaite Future
🔵 Big Summer
🔵 Ipswich Preview
🔗 linktr.ee/uhtpodcast
#UHTPodcast #EFC #COYB #Everton
With @downtownfrank.bsky.social
🔵 Chelsea Review
🔵 Branthwaite Future
🔵 Big Summer
🔵 Ipswich Preview
🔗 linktr.ee/uhtpodcast
#UHTPodcast #EFC #COYB #Everton
April 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🚨🚨 EPISODE 263 OUT NOW 🚨🚨
With @downtownfrank.bsky.social
🔵 Chelsea Review
🔵 Branthwaite Future
🔵 Big Summer
🔵 Ipswich Preview
🔗 linktr.ee/uhtpodcast
#UHTPodcast #EFC #COYB #Everton
With @downtownfrank.bsky.social
🔵 Chelsea Review
🔵 Branthwaite Future
🔵 Big Summer
🔵 Ipswich Preview
🔗 linktr.ee/uhtpodcast
#UHTPodcast #EFC #COYB #Everton
Siri: show me a traitor to the UK…
February 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Siri: show me a traitor to the UK…
Last Mersey ‘Derby’ - and what a fantastic end to the game for us Evertonians 💙💙💙
February 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Last Mersey ‘Derby’ - and what a fantastic end to the game for us Evertonians 💙💙💙
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From the podcast: how I would nix the Tories if I were Keir Starmer, by George Osborne
February 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
From the podcast: how I would nix the Tories if I were Keir Starmer, by George Osborne
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The group chairman and chief executive of Downtown in Business, is urging the government to go faster with its efforts to reset trading relationships with the European Union.
To read more please visit our website-
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February 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The group chairman and chief executive of Downtown in Business, is urging the government to go faster with its efforts to reset trading relationships with the European Union.
To read more please visit our website-
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To read more please visit our website-
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The group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, has become a Trustee of a new charity, established to tackle mental health challenges in the construction industry.
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February 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, has become a Trustee of a new charity, established to tackle mental health challenges in the construction industry.
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A lot of the political content is bad but really what broke Twitter/X for me was the extent to which it began pushing endless videos of violence at me... just people getting punched, assaulted, run over, fighting... I like to think I'm fairly mentally resilient but constant exposure altered my mood.
X refuses to remove stabbing video watched by Southport killer
https://www.ft.com/content/3c8923f3-9e30-4fdd-927c-d69754efd737
https://www.ft.com/content/3c8923f3-9e30-4fdd-927c-d69754efd737
X refuses to remove stabbing video watched by Southport killer
Axel Rudakubana was able to view Australian clip before murdering three young children despite pleas from authorities
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January 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A lot of the political content is bad but really what broke Twitter/X for me was the extent to which it began pushing endless videos of violence at me... just people getting punched, assaulted, run over, fighting... I like to think I'm fairly mentally resilient but constant exposure altered my mood.
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We make all of our content available completely free to all, regardless of ability to pay. But our Ko-fi supporters get to shape the show. Our quarterly editorial meeting is Sunday. If you join now as a monthly supporter, you will get an invite. Help us keep doing what we do.
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January 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
We make all of our content available completely free to all, regardless of ability to pay. But our Ko-fi supporters get to shape the show. Our quarterly editorial meeting is Sunday. If you join now as a monthly supporter, you will get an invite. Help us keep doing what we do.
ko-fi.com/quietriotpod
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On Wednesday we hosted our first Birmingham DIB event of 2025 with our 'In Conversation with Richard Parker' at the Wonderful Arcadis.
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Mayor of the West Midlands discusses the Region's growth plans - Downtown in Business
Mayor of the West Midlands discusses the Region's growth plans - Downtown in Business - Business Networking & Events
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January 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
On Wednesday we hosted our first Birmingham DIB event of 2025 with our 'In Conversation with Richard Parker' at the Wonderful Arcadis.
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Power of propaganda.
2020
BIDEN 51.3% 81,283,501
TRUMP 46.8% 74,223,975
2024
TRUMP 49.8% 77,302,580
HARRIS 48.3% 75,017,613
YOUGOV: Which PoTUS won his election by a larger popular vote margin?
Trump 2024 49%
Biden 2020 28%
Equal 4%
D/K 19%
Dems have made a big mistake just disappearing. ~AA
2020
BIDEN 51.3% 81,283,501
TRUMP 46.8% 74,223,975
2024
TRUMP 49.8% 77,302,580
HARRIS 48.3% 75,017,613
YOUGOV: Which PoTUS won his election by a larger popular vote margin?
Trump 2024 49%
Biden 2020 28%
Equal 4%
D/K 19%
Dems have made a big mistake just disappearing. ~AA
January 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Power of propaganda.
2020
BIDEN 51.3% 81,283,501
TRUMP 46.8% 74,223,975
2024
TRUMP 49.8% 77,302,580
HARRIS 48.3% 75,017,613
YOUGOV: Which PoTUS won his election by a larger popular vote margin?
Trump 2024 49%
Biden 2020 28%
Equal 4%
D/K 19%
Dems have made a big mistake just disappearing. ~AA
2020
BIDEN 51.3% 81,283,501
TRUMP 46.8% 74,223,975
2024
TRUMP 49.8% 77,302,580
HARRIS 48.3% 75,017,613
YOUGOV: Which PoTUS won his election by a larger popular vote margin?
Trump 2024 49%
Biden 2020 28%
Equal 4%
D/K 19%
Dems have made a big mistake just disappearing. ~AA
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Downtown in Business will host four events with senior decision – makers from across the country at this year’s international property and investment festival MIPIM. sbee.link/ju3gtfnkpy
DIB at MIPIM - Downtown in Business
DIB at MIPIM - Downtown in Business - Business Networking & Events
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January 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Downtown in Business will host four events with senior decision – makers from across the country at this year’s international property and investment festival MIPIM. sbee.link/ju3gtfnkpy
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DIB will host the inaugural Cheshire & North Wales Business Awards gala luncheon on the afternoon of Friday 6th June 2025, at the fabulous hospitality facilities at Chester Racecourse – followed by a spectacular after show party in a top city centre venue. sbee.link/nm7kqd6yj9
January 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
DIB will host the inaugural Cheshire & North Wales Business Awards gala luncheon on the afternoon of Friday 6th June 2025, at the fabulous hospitality facilities at Chester Racecourse – followed by a spectacular after show party in a top city centre venue. sbee.link/nm7kqd6yj9
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I saw a good meme earlier along the lines of, if you're the kind of guy who believe tech bros like Musk have got your interests at heart, you're the same kind of guy who believes the stripper actually fancies you.
January 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I saw a good meme earlier along the lines of, if you're the kind of guy who believe tech bros like Musk have got your interests at heart, you're the same kind of guy who believes the stripper actually fancies you.
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The leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Bev Craig, and the newly appointed chief executive to the authority, Tom Stannard, will be among the speakers at the Downtown in Business Manchester Parliamentary Reception. sbee.link/ych9gqkfnb
Manchester Leader and new CEO to address Parliamentary Reception - Downtown in Business
Manchester Leader and new CEO to address Parliamentary Reception - Downtown in Business - Business Networking & Events
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January 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Bev Craig, and the newly appointed chief executive to the authority, Tom Stannard, will be among the speakers at the Downtown in Business Manchester Parliamentary Reception. sbee.link/ych9gqkfnb
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These tactics are incredibly dangerous.
Jess Phillips already has to have enhanced police protection & been told not to travel alone after Elon Musk called her a "rape genocide apologist" on X.
The Tories are stoking the flames of hatred. This is a bonfire that can quickly spread out of control.
Jess Phillips already has to have enhanced police protection & been told not to travel alone after Elon Musk called her a "rape genocide apologist" on X.
The Tories are stoking the flames of hatred. This is a bonfire that can quickly spread out of control.
Utterly despicable tactics.
The Conservatives are forcing a vote on a wrecking amendment to the Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill to push a national inquiry that Labour will HAVE to vote against.
If the Bill died now there'd be no new protections for vulnerable kids - and no inquiry.
The Conservatives are forcing a vote on a wrecking amendment to the Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill to push a national inquiry that Labour will HAVE to vote against.
If the Bill died now there'd be no new protections for vulnerable kids - and no inquiry.
January 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
These tactics are incredibly dangerous.
Jess Phillips already has to have enhanced police protection & been told not to travel alone after Elon Musk called her a "rape genocide apologist" on X.
The Tories are stoking the flames of hatred. This is a bonfire that can quickly spread out of control.
Jess Phillips already has to have enhanced police protection & been told not to travel alone after Elon Musk called her a "rape genocide apologist" on X.
The Tories are stoking the flames of hatred. This is a bonfire that can quickly spread out of control.
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Our first Sunday School of the year got a little sweary
💒 NEW: Sunday School - Elon hearts Tommy. Nigel, not so much.📚
@pimlicat.bsky.social & @sturdyalex.bsky.social talk through the weeks news, Musk’s British obsession, as well as Braverman’s GCSE Geography fail.
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@pimlicat.bsky.social & @sturdyalex.bsky.social talk through the weeks news, Musk’s British obsession, as well as Braverman’s GCSE Geography fail.
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Sunday School - Musk hearts Tommy; Nigel, not so much.
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January 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Our first Sunday School of the year got a little sweary
Another stellar performance from Wes Streeting on Sky this morning.
January 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Another stellar performance from Wes Streeting on Sky this morning.
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The headline sponsor for the 2025 Women in Business Awards is 𝐏𝐀𝐔𝐋 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐉𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐘. ##WIBA25 will take place on the afternoon of Friday 7th March 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The shortlists are live and voting is open. sbee.link/q3ew8g6har
Women in Business Awards - Headline sponsor announced - Downtown in Business
Women in Business Awards - Headline sponsor announced - Downtown in Business - Business Networking & Events
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January 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The headline sponsor for the 2025 Women in Business Awards is 𝐏𝐀𝐔𝐋 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐉𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐘. ##WIBA25 will take place on the afternoon of Friday 7th March 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The shortlists are live and voting is open. sbee.link/q3ew8g6har
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The DIB team wish you a very Merry Christmas. Thank you to all of our partners, members, venues and speakers for making 2024 incredible.
Enjoy your Christmas, we look forward to seeing you at a Downtown event in 2025.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Enjoy your Christmas, we look forward to seeing you at a Downtown event in 2025.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
December 24, 2024 at 1:20 PM
The DIB team wish you a very Merry Christmas. Thank you to all of our partners, members, venues and speakers for making 2024 incredible.
Enjoy your Christmas, we look forward to seeing you at a Downtown event in 2025.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Enjoy your Christmas, we look forward to seeing you at a Downtown event in 2025.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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The final blogs of 2024 from the DIB network are here. What did our bloggers think of 2024, what are their predictions for 2025? Find our by reading the last blogs of 2024. sbee.link/vjhtyqe97n
December 20, 2024 at 3:16 PM
The final blogs of 2024 from the DIB network are here. What did our bloggers think of 2024, what are their predictions for 2025? Find our by reading the last blogs of 2024. sbee.link/vjhtyqe97n
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What a year 2024 has been. @downtownfrank.bsky.social, Jim and Jo discuss the highlights and the lowlights of 2024 in this week's Downtown Den Politics Podcast. sbee.link/v7ac3uk96f
December 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM
What a year 2024 has been. @downtownfrank.bsky.social, Jim and Jo discuss the highlights and the lowlights of 2024 in this week's Downtown Den Politics Podcast. sbee.link/v7ac3uk96f
#throwbackThursday - to 1994, and Joe Royle’s @evertonfc.bsky.social have lift off, as they win his first game in charge against the old enemy. What a night that was 💙💙💙
December 12, 2024 at 11:06 AM
#throwbackThursday - to 1994, and Joe Royle’s @evertonfc.bsky.social have lift off, as they win his first game in charge against the old enemy. What a night that was 💙💙💙
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Chris Webb, Maya Ellis, and Paul Foster, in conversation with DIB Group Chair and CEO Frank McKenna. Discussed the government’s plans for economic growth, a mayor for Lancashire and devolution, and their first reflections on being new MPs. sbee.link/6h4m7atkpx
Lancashire in London - MPs outline hopes for County - Downtown in Business
Lancashire in London - MPs outline hopes for County - Downtown in Business - Business Networking & Events
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December 11, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Chris Webb, Maya Ellis, and Paul Foster, in conversation with DIB Group Chair and CEO Frank McKenna. Discussed the government’s plans for economic growth, a mayor for Lancashire and devolution, and their first reflections on being new MPs. sbee.link/6h4m7atkpx
Why has @skynewss.bsky.social turned into the PR wing of the Tory Party? Its snide sideswipe at the foreign secretary’s important visit to the Caribbean today is disgraceful. I doubt very much that he will have “time for a dip in the sea and a cocktail.” Get a grip @bethrigby.bsky.social & co.
December 12, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Why has @skynewss.bsky.social turned into the PR wing of the Tory Party? Its snide sideswipe at the foreign secretary’s important visit to the Caribbean today is disgraceful. I doubt very much that he will have “time for a dip in the sea and a cocktail.” Get a grip @bethrigby.bsky.social & co.
A visit to my old haunt- Lancashire County Council
HQ- today.
HQ- today.
December 10, 2024 at 9:55 PM
A visit to my old haunt- Lancashire County Council
HQ- today.
HQ- today.