Author Archives: JimfromOldham

Too many WASPI women are still being left in limbo. After years of delay, we’re now being asked to wait again even though the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s investigation took six long years and ended with a clear recommendation on compensation. That’s why I raised this in the Commons. This issue affects women in communities right acrossContinue reading “Getting clarity for WASPI Women …”

More schools’ free breakfast clubs are now up and running. On top of the early adopters who began the roll-out last year at Whitegate End Primary, Richmond Academy, Westwood Academy, & Northmoor Academy, now St Martin’s CofE Primary & Medlock Valley Primary have joined too through the National School Breakfast Programme for the children andContinue reading “Great progress on the roll-out of free breakfast clubs to every primary here in Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton”

Yesterday ministers launched a consultation on whether to ban under-16s from social media, as part of wider action on children’s use of mobile phones. That’s a welcome and overdue step. Young people need protecting from the very real harms that social media can cause. Tech companies have had years to get their house in orderContinue reading “Under-16 use of social media”

Pavement parking causes real problems for people every day, from parents with prams to wheelchair users and those with sight loss. I’ve been calling for action on this for some time, and the government’s announcement that will give councils the powers they need to keep pavements clear and communities safe is extremely welcome. This isContinue reading “More powers for councils to tackle pavement parking”

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”

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”