Author Archives: JimfromOldham

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”

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”

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.