Author Archives: JimfromOldham

Today is Small Business Saturday and I had the pleasure of visiting some local businesses in Chadderton which boost local growth and provide good jobs for people in our borough – a priority of mine at the election in July. Businesses like these and the people behind them are the beating heart of our localContinue reading “Small Business Saturday Visits”

Our Labour-led Council has worked hard recently to give support to people through the colder months that lie ahead, with targeted help for the most vulnerable. It is great to see that the Council has secured a support package worth nearly £2.5m to be able to provide payments to people who can’t afford to heatContinue reading “Pension Credit application deadline to receive the Winter Fuel Payment is approaching”

It has been another busy but productive as Minister of State as we have continued to deliver the change that working people across our country deserve, like constituents of mine in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton. It was great to speak at the Centre for Progressive Policy conference on the importance of delivering the governmentsContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”

Putting power back into local communities is a priority of mine and of this government. Our government’s desire is to take power out of Westminster and give it back to local communities across Britain like Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton – while working with local councils collaboratively to achieve better outcomes for the communities theyContinue reading “Oral Parliamentary Questions”

As the former leader of Oldham council, I know all too well that local authorities have been struggling and that the whole system needs reform. After a decade of fighting alone they know have a government on their side. That’s why this long overdue overhaul to council funding is vital in allowing all of usContinue reading “How the statement about the Local Government Financial Settlement will help Oldham”

On Friday the 29th of November the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will receive its second reading. The bill, if passed, would allow terminally ill people with 6 months or less to live to have the option to end their own life. This will be a free vote, determined by conscience instead ofContinue reading “Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill”

A very happy Lancashire Day to everyone across Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton. I was pleased to take part in a Westminster Hall Debate today where I made special mention of this day that marks our historic ties to Lancashire. To see more, head to the video on my Facebook page.