JimfromOldham

Airport parking income takes off!

I’m incredibly proud of the success of Manchester Airport, not least of all because it was developed largely by the ten Greater Manchester councils and more recently together with private investors who have invested in the new terminal. That has created a significant international hub which connects us to all parts of the world. ButContinue reading “Airport parking income takes off!”

This is brilliant!

Chadderton’s Professor Brian Cox has already inspired so many with his unique communication and insight into all things space and science, and now he’s investing in the boroughs young people. The programme, launched at Boundary Park, has been in the planning for some time and will give young people an insight into STEM (science, technology,Continue reading “This is brilliant!”

This week in Parliament

Here’s a snapshot of what I’ve been working on in Parliament this week 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 Members voted on the final stages of the National Security (State Threats) Bill which has now received the King’s royal assent and is in law. This new Act of Parliament will strengthen the UK’s response to hostile state activity andContinue reading “This week in Parliament”

Meeting officials at Oldham Council

It was a packed agenda meeting officials at Oldham Council on Friday to raise a range of issues across the constituency, including the rapid rise of HMOs and the need to be much firmer in rejecting those which take family housing off the market and don’t respect the heritage and built form of our borough.Continue reading “Meeting officials at Oldham Council”

Joint letter to the Justice Secretary on Shabir Ahmed

Together with Rochdale MP Paul Waugh, Heywood & Middleton North MP Elsie Blundell, and I have written to the Secretary of State for Justice following the release of convicted child rapist Shabir Ahmed and his license conditions. This case centres on one of the most high profile child exploitation and grooming cases in the country.Continue reading “Joint letter to the Justice Secretary on Shabir Ahmed”

I have nominated Andy Burnham to be Leader of the Labour Party

As nominations open for Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister I’m pleased to have nominated fellow Greater Manchester and Co-operative Party MP Andy Burnham

Update on Shabir Ahmed on Radio 4 this morning

News that the Home Secretary will announce measures to close the loophole preventing the deportation of notorious child abuse and exploitation offender Shabir Ahmed. This is a welcome move and while we await to hear the full details on Monday, it is a vital step in the UK getting its own house in order –Continue reading “Update on Shabir Ahmed on Radio 4 this morning”

Co-operators in parliament formally welcomed our newest MP Andy Burnham this week.

Andy won a resounding victory in Makerfield and is on course to become the first ever Labour and Co-operative Prime Minster, taking us into our historic centenary year as a sister party next year! As chair of the Co-operative Party I couldn’t be prouder: it was uplifting to hear his longstanding commitment to co-operation andContinue reading “Co-operators in parliament formally welcomed our newest MP Andy Burnham this week.”