Author Archives: JimfromOldham

Statement on the incident at Royal Oldham Hospital

We are all shocked at the senseless attack which took place on a nurse in the Acute Medical Unit of the Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday night. Our thoughts are with the nurse, family and friends as we wish a full recovery. The GMP have swiftly arrested and detained a suspect, and they have myContinue reading “Statement on the incident at Royal Oldham Hospital”

Meeting with Oldham Youth Council

Thank you to the Oldham Youth Council for meeting with me to discuss the work you have been doing as Youth Councillors for our Borough and Labour’s plans for Votes at 16. I have long been committed to Votes at 16 as MP for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, as can be seen by theContinue reading “Meeting with Oldham Youth Council”

Visit to West Vale Housing Development

It was great to visit West Vale housing development in Coldhurst, thanks to First Choice Homes Oldham for having me. I met the CEO and directors, discussed FCHO’s future development strategy for Oldham, had a tour of the development, and spoke about Labour’s plans to provide safe, secure and affordable homes for local people –Continue reading “Visit to West Vale Housing Development”

Operation AVRO cracks down on crime in our borough

It’s good to see GMP and Oldham Council working together to crack down on crime. Operation AVRO, which included a series of proactive arrests, warrant executions, traffic enforcement and public transport initiatives, is what local law-abiding people want: police forces and governments at every level who are aligned in their work to be tough onContinue reading “Operation AVRO cracks down on crime in our borough”

Greater Manchester has today taken back control of our entire bus network

After 40 years of deregulation today Greater Manchester has taken back control of the entire network, securing routes and locking in the £2 bus fares to support working people across the city region. This shows devolution and giving power to the people who know their places best works, and the importance of politics being rootedContinue reading “Greater Manchester has today taken back control of our entire bus network”

Constituency update on Oldham Child Safeguarding Review

The Home Office has confirmed to Oldham Council it’s support for a locally led inquiry into safeguarding practices. The centre of the next phase must be focused on the victims and survivors who deserve to have their voice heard, and justice secured. It must act, as the previous Greater Manchester commissioned Assurance Review did, withoutContinue reading “Constituency update on Oldham Child Safeguarding Review”

Weekly Ministerial Round-up

With the House rising for the Christmas recess this week, the busy days have continued for me as Minister for Local Government and English Devolution. This week saw the government publish our English Devolution White Paper, our measures to permanently put power back into the community, and taking back control of the place we live.Continue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”