It was great to open the debate on the Local Government Finance Settlement in the Chamber yesterday. This represents the start of recovery, not the end.
From my time as Oldham Council Leader during austerity, I know the huge impact local government cuts have on vital public services which many vulnerable people rely on. However, after 14 years of decline under the Tories, Labour is acting in power to change course.
We are ensuring greater financial stability through the first multi-year settlement in over a decade and rebuilding public services with over £5bn additional funding to start fixing the foundations.
For too long, Westminster churn has created chaos for local authorities, but now with stability, security and investment: Labour are creating long term stability for councils like Oldham all across our country.
Jim McMahon OBE MP 