Author Archives: JimfromOldham

Thank you to Chadderton FC for having me this week to show me around the new facilities, displaying the power of community-led sport. The over £1 million investment into the new 3G pitch, renovated changing rooms & new viewing area are a brilliant examples of what local investment backed by the local council can deliver.Continue reading “Great to see the £1m+ 3G at Chadderton FC”

It’s been a busy week back in Westminster after the February recess and the parliamentary delegation to Ukraine, so here’s what’s been happening: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 Big news for Greater Manchester, the 09:30 limit on concessionary bus passes has been scrapped by our Mayor Andy Burnham. Now disabled andContinue reading “This week in Parliament”

Local people deserve to step out of their front door and see that the basics are being done right. It’s clear that after over a decade of decline things have taken their toll. It takes time to rebuild but there is an urgency. Potholes filled. Fly-tipping cleared. Parks & green spaces looked after. These thingsContinue reading “Rebuilding our neighbourhoods”

It was an honour to represent the UK Parliament on a cross-party delegation marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The UK Government signed a historic 100-year partnership agreement with Ukraine last year and has long been a steadfast ally and supporter of Ukraine and its people. Today, more than 150 UkrainiansContinue reading “Parliamentary delegation to Ukraine”

I’m proud that a campaign started in Oldham back in 2017 has taken the journey from a Private Members Bill, to a campaign led by Oldham Youth Council , to a manifesto commitment, to now a Bill on the floor of the House. Fitting for a borough which sent marchers to Peterloo to demand theContinue reading “Our landmark Representation of the People Bill is debated in Parliament …”

Held on June 27th, Armed Forces Day honours, respects and shows appreciation for those currently serving, as well as veterans of the British Armed Forces who continue to sacrifice so much for our freedom. The Government has confirmed financial support for activities marking this year’s Armed Forces Day, giving community groups and organisations the opportunityContinue reading “Armed Forces Day funding grant applications are now open!”

Constituents with family, friends or connections in the Middle East will understandably be deeply concerned by the recent escalation of air attacks across the region, and by the wider ongoing conflict. There are strongly held and often opposing views among constituents about the recent military actions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, the widerContinue reading “Statement on the situation in the Middle East”