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THE CAMPAIGN for Votes at 16 continues with the setting up of an ‘All Party Parliamentary Group’ bringing together MP and Peers from Parliament. It is chaired by our youngest MP Danielle Rowley and supported by the British Youth Council. On the 11th May Pete Kyle MP will present his Private Members Bill and myContinue reading “All Party Parliamentary Group on Votes at 16”

I WAS honoured to have been asked to officially unveil Chadderton FC’s stadium upgrades, which will be of such benefit to its players and local supporters. Upgrading the pitch surface and floodlights is fantastic for the club and I hope that they make the most of this. Football is such an important part of theContinue reading “Chadderton FC”

TODAY I met with Alistair Gordon, Chief Executive of Keolis who run the Manchester Metrolink system. We discussed a number of issues including connecting the Oldham line directly to Manchester Piccadilly Station and the ongoing issues with safety on the trams and near stations.

NEWS THAT Shop Direct will close three centres has been met with shock and anger by local people. It was clear that plans to open a new automated centre in the East Midlands would have been in development for some time but official confirmation only came to MPs and as I understand the local authority,Continue reading “Shock and anger over Shop Direct closure”

THE LABOUR group in Oldham never wait for an election before we start campaigning. Canvassing, door knocking, leafleting is something we enjoy and is our duty to do all year round. To achieve success or to ensure that what Labour is doing locally is of benefit to our residents, it is important that communication isContinue reading “Local government elections launch”

LAST FRIDAY, along with Councillor Jean Stretton, Members of Oldham Youth Council and members of Regional Young Fabian and Fabian groups I spoke at ‘Innovation in Local Government’ – Part of the Nationwide Young Fabians Local Government Events Series at Hack Oldham.

POLICE WERE called to Freehold station on Thursday 8th March following reports of a man in his 50s being brutally attacked by a gang of men.  Last year a man was struck by a rock which was thrown through the tram window at the same location. I, along with local residents and councillors, have beenContinue reading “The attack at Freehold Metrolink station is shocking in how brutal it was but sadly it was not surprising.”

YESTERDAY I led an Adjournment Debate in Parliament calling for a renewed vision for Greater Manchester’s public transport system. I called on the Government to support the work of Transport for Greater Manchester, local councils and the Mayor Andy Burnham by giving the city region the resource to, in particular, extend the current Metrolink system.