JimfromOldham

Hillsborough Law

Parliament was due to consider the Hillsborough Law (Public Office (Accountability) Bill) today. Over the weekend I wrote to Justice Secretary to outline my concerns which mirror those of campaigners and MPs involved across Parliament, as well as the Mayor’s of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region. It was clear from the Manchester ArenaContinue reading “Hillsborough Law”

Update: Action on Broadway & Costco Traffic

Great to be down at the Broadway/Long Lane junction this week with representatives from National Highways, Costco Oldham, JW Lees Brewery, and local Councillor Graham Shuttleworth and Kyle Phythian to bring all sides together and see the issues for ourselves. Like most people locally, I think Costco has been a real boost for Chadderton. ItContinue reading “Update: Action on Broadway & Costco Traffic”

Backing our pubs & local hospitality

Our pubs matter. They’re at the heart of our communities and are vital for bringing local people together. That’s why I support a potential new package of support for pubs, and why I want to see that help extended to the wider hospitality sector too. From pubs and cafés to restaurants and small independents, theseContinue reading “Backing our pubs & local hospitality”

We need fair play on drop-off charges

We are very proud of the success of Manchester Airport, but it’s got to step up and sort out its drop off payment and enforcement. And a marker is down. Gatwick’s £10 is rip off. That is a move which should be undone, not followed. Head to the link below for more

This week in Parliament

Along with the usual meetings with fellow MPs, stakeholders & sector representatives, it’s been a particularly busy week in Parliament pushing for the best deal for our area. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 In Westminster Hall, I raised concerns about parking, drop-off and pick-up charges at Manchester Airport calling for fairer rules, clearer signage and aContinue reading “This week in Parliament”

Getting the balance right on digital ID

I welcome the government’s revisions to the digital ID policy. Mandatory ID was an overstep too far. When the Prime Minister led Labour into government, he was clear in his first speech on Downing Street: this Labour government would tread lightly on people’s lives, and we would be a government of service. We can useContinue reading “Getting the balance right on digital ID”

Frank Rothwell OBE!

Congratulations Frank on receiving your Order of the British Empire from the Prince of Wales yesterday at Windsor Castle. From breaking world records with his two solo rows across the Atlantic raising over £1.4 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK, to everything he has done as Oldham Athletic owner to turn the club around & takeContinue reading “Frank Rothwell OBE!”

Passing of Dale Harris

My heartfelt condolences to Dale Harris’s family, friends, colleagues, and everybody associated with Chadderton FC. His passing is shocking and deeply saddening. Dale was quite the force in Chadderton & Oldham and did so much good for our community. The amount of tributes that have been pouring in over recent days show the huge respectContinue reading “Passing of Dale Harris”