Born on this day, a remarkable Oldhamerโa historical figure who walked the terraced streets of our town, grew up under the smoke-filled skies and the relentless beat of the cotton mills, and rose to become one of the most senior figures in British politics.
His journey from ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐น๐น ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ is one of purpose, and a deep-rooted connection to the working people of Lancashire.
We should celebrate the towns history and how it shaped the country more. This weekend, Iโll share more about his life, and how Oldham shaped him into the leader he became. Until then, hereโs a challenge:
Two Oldham clues: his name has made the board of fame in Oldhamโs Council Chamber, and his father helped build the โNew Parkโ as a labourer for the Oldham Corporation.
๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ ๐ ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ!
