Author Archives: JimfromOldham

It was straight to work this week with internal meetings in Parliament and on Whitehall. It was great to speak at a Devolution North All Parliamentary Party Group briefing on the upcoming English Devolution Bill. We talked about how it will reset the relationship between the government, local councils and mayors by extending devolution toContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Summary”

Today, Parliament held the final vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at its third reading in the Commons. This bill, which proposes to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill individuals with six months or less to live, has sparked one of the most serious and heartfelt debates of this Parliament –Continue reading “Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill”

Pavement parking continues to be one of the most common complaints raised with my office and it’s clear we are facing a serious problem that is affecting every corner of our borough. I hear from residents who are blocked from using the pavement safely, whether they’re pushing a pram, using a wheelchair, or just walkingContinue reading “Pavement Parking in Oldham – It’s Time for Action”

I strongly welcome the publication of Baroness Casey’s review into group-based child sexual exploitation. This is a vital and long overdue step towards justice for victims and survivors across the country. Child sexual abuse is one of the most horrific crimes imaginable. Young girls, often in care or with vulnerabilities, exploited, abused, and traumatised byContinue reading “Statement from Jim McMahon MP – On the Publication of the Casey Review into Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse”

The Home Office commissioned Casey Review is due to be published and it must be a turning point. Ahead of that publication the Prime Minister has confirmed the Government will accept one key recommendation; for a government commissioned national inquiry with statutory powers, the details of which will be published in the coming days andContinue reading “Statement on the upcoming Casey Review”

I always watch out for the Oldham names recognised in the honours. It was a decade ago I received news of one myself, and I know personally how much it matters to friends and family who provide unconditional support. All of those recognised will have people who have given them practical and moral support, aContinue reading “Congratulations to Oldham recipients in the King’s Honours”

This week began in Parliament with 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – a key opportunity for MPs from across the House to hold us to account and scrutinise our progress. We responded to questions on ensuring fair funding for rural communities and those facing higher levels of deprivation – essential to making sure money reachesContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”