After many promises not kept under the previous government, we now have a plan to allow Northern Powerhouse Rail to finally move forward โ and itโs a ยฃ45 billion boost for the North. ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ท๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐. ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐. ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป. ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ต. Starting with the ManchesterโLiverpool link, this is about properly connecting our great northernContinue reading “Labour is Delivering for the North where the Tories Failed”
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Fair parking. Clear rules. Better access at Manchester Airport.
Yesterday in Westminster Hall I spoke about the impact of parking, drop off and pick up charges at Manchester Airport, and what this means for local residents, airport workers and families travelling across Greater Manchester. Manchester Airport is a vital regional asset for our city region, supporting jobs, investment and connectivity. But many people continueContinue reading “Fair parking. Clear rules. Better access at Manchester Airport.”
24 weeks is too long …
The government has announced a new road safety strategy and steps being taken in this to make our roads safer such as action on pavement parking, ghost number plates, and drug driving are welcome. Our borough has seen to many lives lost as roads become racetracks. It’s encouraging that the government is acting to supportContinue reading “24 weeks is too long …”
This week in Parliament
Back in Parliament this week after the Christmas break. I hope everyone across Oldham, Chadderton & Royton had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It was a busy first week back. ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐น๐ผ๐ด: I intervened in the Commons on the Road Safety Strategy which is out to consultation. There is muchContinue reading “This week in Parliament”
Brining Banking Back to Chadderton & Royton
Too many bank branches have disappeared from our high streets, leaving many towns like Chadderton & Royton high and dry – whole communities without even basic banking facilities. This is paying a price. The erosion of high street banking over the years has left gaps in accessible financial services. Residents and businesses have been significantlyContinue reading “Brining Banking Back to Chadderton & Royton”
Putting Communities Back in Control …
Oldham Council has taken an important step by implementing a borough-wide Article 4 Direction from 1st January this year, after their consultation last year. Removing permitted development rights to convert a standard house into a HMO will now mean anyone wanting to create a small HMO must now apply for planning permission. It is aContinue reading “Putting Communities Back in Control …”
Happy New Year!
Wishing everyone across Oldham, Chadderton & Royton and beyond a Happy New Year. I hope the opportunities ahead are many, the challenges few, and that you enjoy the love and support of family and friends throughout 2026. Best wishes, Jim
Local people named in King’s New Years Honours
Congratulations to all those recognised in the Kings New Years Honours. To Chaddertonโs Peter Fitzpatrick, Station Manager, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service who has been recognised with an MBE for services to Burn Victims. And a BEM goes to The Reverend David Ireland, minister at the Union Street Methodist Church, and formerly Chief Executive,Continue reading “Local people named in King’s New Years Honours”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 