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This week in Parliament

Along with the usual meetings with fellow MPs, stakeholders & sector representatives, it’s been a particularly busy week in Parliament pushing for the best deal for our area. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 In Westminster Hall, I raised concerns about parking, drop-off and pick-up charges at Manchester Airport calling for fairer rules, clearer signage and aContinue reading “This week in Parliament”

Getting the balance right on digital ID

I welcome the government’s revisions to the digital ID policy. Mandatory ID was an overstep too far. When the Prime Minister led Labour into government, he was clear in his first speech on Downing Street: this Labour government would tread lightly on people’s lives, and we would be a government of service. We can useContinue reading “Getting the balance right on digital ID”

Frank Rothwell OBE!

Congratulations Frank on receiving your Order of the British Empire from the Prince of Wales yesterday at Windsor Castle. From breaking world records with his two solo rows across the Atlantic raising over £1.4 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK, to everything he has done as Oldham Athletic owner to turn the club around & takeContinue reading “Frank Rothwell OBE!”

Passing of Dale Harris

My heartfelt condolences to Dale Harris’s family, friends, colleagues, and everybody associated with Chadderton FC. His passing is shocking and deeply saddening. Dale was quite the force in Chadderton & Oldham and did so much good for our community. The amount of tributes that have been pouring in over recent days show the huge respectContinue reading “Passing of Dale Harris”

Labour is Delivering for the North where the Tories Failed

After many promises not kept under the previous government, we now have a plan to allow Northern Powerhouse Rail to finally move forward – and it’s a £45 billion boost for the North. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. Starting with the Manchester–Liverpool link, this is about properly connecting our great northernContinue reading “Labour is Delivering for the North where the Tories Failed”

Fair parking. Clear rules. Better access at Manchester Airport.

Yesterday in Westminster Hall I spoke about the impact of parking, drop off and pick up charges at Manchester Airport, and what this means for local residents, airport workers and families travelling across Greater Manchester. Manchester Airport is a vital regional asset for our city region, supporting jobs, investment and connectivity. But many people continueContinue reading “Fair parking. Clear rules. Better access at Manchester Airport.”

24 weeks is too long …

The government has announced a new road safety strategy and steps being taken in this to make our roads safer such as action on pavement parking, ghost number plates, and drug driving are welcome. Our borough has seen to many lives lost as roads become racetracks. It’s encouraging that the government is acting to supportContinue reading “24 weeks is too long …”

This week in Parliament

Back in Parliament this week after the Christmas break. I hope everyone across Oldham, Chadderton & Royton had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It was a busy first week back. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗴: I intervened in the Commons on the Road Safety Strategy which is out to consultation. There is muchContinue reading “This week in Parliament”