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75th anniversary of the rebuilding of the House of Commons

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”

Royal British Legion at Royton Market

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”

This week in Parliament

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”

Autumn in Oldham, Chadderton & Royton

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 …

Nominating Mahdlo to receive funding from the Local Community Fund …

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 …”

Delivering public ownership of buses to end the decades of cuts in services …

Public ownership of key services that local people rely on is a core Labour principle – and now with the Bus Act being enshrined into law, we have delivered it for buses as well as rail. Ultimately, local people are not asking for the earth. Just bus services which they can rely on to turnContinue reading “Delivering public ownership of buses to end the decades of cuts in services …”

Renters’ Rights enshrined in law!

Finally, a level playing field for tenants! Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions abolished Decent Home standard applied to the private rented sector End rental bidding wars More rights for home owners with pets End to huge amounts of rent upfront No more fixed term tenancies This Government has taken action to enhance renters’ rights and endContinue reading “Renters’ Rights enshrined in law!”

Advice Surgery

Another good advice surgery this week helping local people with some complex cases, thanks to those who came along. My fantastic team of caseworkers support many thousands of individual cases and lobbies every year, but it’s important to meet personally on some cases, especially when they might need raising in parliament or directly with governmentContinue reading “Advice Surgery”