Despite the house rising for the summer recess at the end of July, the busy days and productive engagements haven’t let up.
I spent some time in Leeds visiting one of the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government’s offices. I enjoyed meeting everyone in person for the first time and I’d like to thank them for having me. While there, I met again with the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin so we could discuss with members of the community how devolution will improve lives.
The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and I went to Rotherham to see the amazing work being done by local people to clean up and help rebuild after the devastating attacks suffered there. The power of community was evident and the unity shown was commendable.
I ended his week with a meeting in my capacity as local MP at the Civic Centre with representatives from the GMP, members of the Oldham Mosque Council and other local figures to talk about the work we are doing for our borough and the next steps forward.
I hope everyone is having a brilliant summer, and I am looking forward to Parliament reconvening in early September after the break so we can continue the work of change our government has started.
Jim McMahon OBE MP 