Author Archives: JimfromOldham

It was wonderful to be at this year’s Mayor’s Ball at The Loom, our recently opened event space in the heart of Oldham town centre, for Mayor of Oldham Cllr Eddie Moores and his wife and Mayoress Kath Moores. A brilliant night bringing together community groups, local organisations, volunteers, and businesses from across our boroughContinue reading “Oldham Mayor’s Ball 2026”

On 26 April 1986, Chernobyl Reactor 4 exploded, releasing radioactive material across Ukraine and much of Europe. The fallout saw vast quantities of radioactive material across Ukraine, Belarus, and much of Europe, contaminating millions of square kilometres and forcing the evacuation of entire communities, most famously Pripyat. Today on the 40th anniversary of the disaster,Continue reading “International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day 2026”

Another busy week in Westminster as this Parliamentary Session Comes to a close. Here’s a quick round-up 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆 Spoke in a Delegated Legislation Committee on the draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) Regulations. Important, technical changes, but ones that matter for keeping people safe at work and making sure standards don’t slip. 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁Continue reading “This week in Parliament”

It was great to meet with democracy minister Sam Dixon to talk through the progress of introducing Votes at 16. I was proud to be able to talk through the Oldham Youth Council Private Members Bill we presented to Parliament in 2017, which led to the establishment of the cross party group and eventually featuringContinue reading “Progress on votes at 16 …”

In the Commons yesterday, I asked the Leader of the House about bringing forward a new round of the Community Ownership Fund. Community ownership is an important Co-operative Party campaign, it’s about empowerment, pride, identity, and keeping the places that matter in local hands. When a pub, a sports club, or a community space isContinue reading “Call for new Community Ownership Fund”

Big moment in the Commons this week as we entered the final stages of the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill’s passage through Parliament before it receives Royal Assent. A landmark shift in where power sits in this country, delivering devolution by default, and I’m proud to have initiated the Bill during my time asContinue reading “Power to the people!”

Wishing everyone in England and the English around the world a Happy St. George’s Day! St. George’s Day symbolises the triumph of good over evil with the legendary fight against George and the dragon. I hope you have a great day however you’re spending it celebrating England’s proud history and heritage!

Pavement parking on Union Street has been a real problem for far too long, and residents are right to be frustrated. Too often, people are forced into the road just to get by. Whether you are pushing a pram, using a wheelchair, or simply walking through the town centre, it is not just inconvenient, itContinue reading “Action on pavement parking on union street”