Author Archives: JimfromOldham

A pleasure once again to address the Co-operative Party’s annual conference as party Chair in central London this weekend. This year’s theme is our ongoing flagship campaign: Community Britain, exploring how we can put communities at the centre of politics and shape a fairer, more democratic country with people in the driver’s seat. This governmentContinue reading “Co-op Party Conference 2025”

The House returned after the short November recess on Armistice Day. Instead of the usual debates or votes , time was set aside for a general 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 – 107 years on from the laying down of weapons and conflict ending in the First World War.Continue reading “This week in Parliament”

The level of abuse and harassment being directed towards councillors across the political spectrum is completely unacceptable and more often than not goes unchecked. If we want local people to come forward and serve in public life, it must be safe and rewarding as a bare minimum. Oldham is unfortunately a sad example of aContinue reading “Abuse and harassment of councillors is completely unacceptable”

I welcome the pledge by Nationwide Building Society to keep its High Street branches open which are especially crucial for our town centre. Ensuring local access to face-to-face banking keeps our high street alive and supports local businesses and residents. Since its acquisition of Virgin Money it now has two branches in Oldham which areContinue reading “Great news for Oldham’s High Street”

It’s incredibly sad to hear of the passing of former Mayor of Oldham, Ginny Alexander. She was a wonderful woman and a real credit to Oldham. My thoughts are with Adrian, the family, and all who loved and cared for her. Jim

Oldham Council’s consultation on greater powers over the increasing number of HMOs in the borough is still opens but closes soon! The Council has been seeking comments on this Article 4 Direction since 6th October. Have you say before the the deadline of 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 (16th November). It’s welcomed progress and I once againContinue reading “Reminder: Have your say on HMOs in Oldham …”

Through a lack of investment and no proper plan being put in place, the last government were pushing a clean air zone onto Greater Manchester. Thanks to the hard work of Mayor Andy Burnham and local leaders who stood firm and delayed the scheme, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 onceContinue reading “Pushing for the removal of Clean Air Zone signs – without local people footing the bill …”

I came into politics through the community, serving as a school governor, on local charities and on voluntary groups. I know all politics is local and supporting people with individual problems can really make a difference. Each year, we help over 8,000 people from our constituency office in Chadderton Town Hall. From advice surgeries, toContinue reading “Delivering for local people & solving problems over the last month”