Author Archives: Jim McMahon Press

  I was asked to speak at the New Statesmen Event at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on the topic of The Northern Powerhouse joined by my colleague Alison McGovern MP for Wirral south. As Shadow Minister for Local Government and Devolution I raised my concerns for the Governments Northern Powerhouse Strategy and my lackContinue reading “New Statesman Northern Powerhouse Launch Event.”

THE DECISION by government to reduce the number of MPs within a tightly defined remit has lead to proposals which has seen community ties disregarded and nonsensical constituencies created cutting through towns and boroughs.

TODAY’S Prime Minister’s Questions was as boisterous as ever. It was also a first for me: the first time I’ve had the opportunity to ask a question to the PM since being elected as an MP. I chose to raise the issue of the lack of meningitis vaccine for all children, which led to theContinue reading “I asked the Prime Minister to answer for the Government’s failings on meningitis vaccine for children”

IT WAS great to meet with Nigel Whittle (Principal) at Oasis Academy Oldham to hear first-hand the important work they are doing to make sure all students achieve to their highest potential.

FOR ME, conference is a perfect opportunity to see and hear from Labour colleagues from across local government. Speaking at fringe events was perfect for this, and I spoke on a range of subjects – from giving more power to local communities, to exploring how everyone can benefit from economic growth.

ONE OF the favourite parts of my job is celebrating the success and acknowledgement of the unsung heroes that reside in our communities.

THE LAWS around animal cruelty are grossly outdated and mean offenders are not being properly punished. However the Government refuse to listen to people’s concerns, leaving animals at risk of cruelty. I wrote to the Government this month on behalf of constituents, raising our concerns about the inadequate sentencing measures for those charged with animalContinue reading “A Labour Government would clamp down on animal cruelty”

I HAVE been connected with the OCSC ( Oldham Cancer and Support Centre) since it was established around ten or so years ago.