Author Archives: JimfromOldham

This week marked the Second Reading of the Public Accountability Bill, also known as “Hillsborough Law”, and it did so without a division bringing in cross party support for it to progress to the next stage. This landmark legislation aims to ensure that public authorities always act with a duty of candour and transparency, especiallyContinue reading “Delivering justice through the Hillsborough Law”

This week MPs met in the commons to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the rebuilding of the House of Commons on 26th October 1950 following its bomb damage in World War II as an incendiary hit the “mother of all parliaments” on 10th May 1941. The history is deep and most interesting is the rebuildingContinue reading “75th anniversary of the rebuilding of the House of Commons”

Ahead of Remembrance Sunday next week, I spent time yesterday reflecting and visited the Royton branch of the Royal British Legion to show my support for their stall on Royton Market. The Poppy Appeal and The Royal British Legion stall showcases the brilliant and vital work that they do everyday to support our veterans acrossContinue reading “Royal British Legion at Royton Market”

Parliament has been busy delivering on the promises we made to people here in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton with significant Bills and votes before the House. This week, both the 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 and the 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 received Royal Assent and are now law. We said we would end the postcode lottery ofContinue reading “This week in Parliament”

Great scenes as the leaves start to fall across our borough, the days get shorter and nights stay darker. A good time of year to spend time in the parks and open spaces we can sometimes take for granted in our communities …

If you are a Co-op shop member please remember that you can nominate a local charity to receive funding from the Local Community Fund. For Oldham, Mahdlo Youth Zone, our amazing town centre youth which supports over 800 young people each week is included! The funding will be used to promote the “Brew Club” whichContinue reading “Nominating Mahdlo to receive funding from the Local Community Fund …”