JimfromOldham

Campaigning citizens

It was a pleasure to meet volunteers taking part in the National Citizenship Service programme in Oldham. Members of the group were highlighting campaigns they felt passionately about including homelessness and rough sleeping, mental health and wellbeing as well as tuition fees. It’s great to see such active campaigners in Oldham – well done toContinue reading “Campaigning citizens”

Freehold station safety

Residents around the Freehold Metrolink site have long complained of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage being carried out by young people using the platform to gain height advantage over passing cars and homes.

Summer School visits

It was an real honour to visit young people on placements with employers across Oldham as part of the Summer Skilled Trades School project.

Oldham – By Royal Appointment

Budding entrepreneurs came to Oldham to take part in the Pitch at the Palace event at the newly opened Wayra and Hackspace project on Yorkshire Street. It was fitting that the event was held in the new enterprise and tech hub, not least of all because of its historic name as York Chambers; anContinue reading “Oldham – By Royal Appointment”

UK Youth Parliament annual sitting

I was honoured to be invited to attend the annual sitting of the UK Youth Parliament supported by the British Youth Council. Since selecting Votes at 16 as my Private Members Bill I have been keen to get out to generate support for the Bill and to hear first hand why young people feel so passionatelyContinue reading “UK Youth Parliament annual sitting”

Supporting Oldham Pride

I was delighted to show my support this Saturday (29th July 2017) at the annual Oldham Pride event. Each year the event grows in attendance and provides a positive focus for members of the LGBT community in Oldham and the wider community to promote equality, love and tolerance. The rain just about held off forContinue reading “Supporting Oldham Pride”

Votes at 16

TOO many believe that politics isn’t working for them. That those who make decisions are not acting in their interests. And too often, narrow interests win over the wider public interest. Our economy isn’t working either. It never will until we repair our fragile politics.

Another broken Tory transport promise

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