Along with the usual meetings with fellow MPs, stakeholders & sector representatives, it’s been a particularly busy week in Parliament pushing for the best deal for our area.
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In Westminster Hall, I raised concerns about parking, drop-off and pick-up charges at Manchester Airport calling for fairer rules, clearer signage and a system that doesnโt catch people out for local residents and airport workers.
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Members voted on the Finance Bill, delivering the changes set out in last yearโs Budget – backing measures to cut child poverty, support growth in every community, fund public services, and cut the cost-of-living.
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In the Commons, I spoke up after the government confirmed long-overdue investment in eastโwest rail backing Northern Powerhouse Rail to deliver better connections, more capacity, less congestion and real growth across the North.
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I welcomed changes to the digital ID policy in the Commons, making clear it should be voluntary, not mandatory, and in line with the Prime Ministerโs commitment to tread more lightly on peopleโs lives.
๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐๐ฏ๐ & ๐๐ผ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐
During Business Questions, I pressed ministers on support for pubs and the wider hospitality industry, recognising their rich heritage along with their role in jobs, town centres, and local pride.
Now itโs time to head back up to Oldham for constituency engagements because Parliament matters, but so does being on the ground and listening locally.
Jim McMahon OBE MP 