JimfromOldham

Nuisance Fireworks

I have had an increase in correspondence from Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton constituents recently regarding fireworks being set off after 11pm outside of permitted firework hours. This type of regular anti-social behaviour should not be tolerated. Fireworks can be disruptive, a nuisance and harmful to many vulnerable people. As you would expect, I amContinue reading “Nuisance Fireworks”

Weekly Ministerial Round-up

Despite the house rising for the summer recess at the end of July, the busy days and productive engagements haven’t let up. I spent some time in Leeds visiting one of the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government’s offices. I enjoyed meeting everyone in person for the first time and I’d like to thankContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”

BBC Radio 4 Appearance

Social media sites are great places for all of us to connect with friends, to keep in touch with family, and to engage in political discourse. However, we must make sure that the law of the land is respected and enforced online in the same way that we expect it would be on the street.Continue reading “BBC Radio 4 Appearance”

West End Street Pitches Visit

Today I went to the pitches on West End Street with Councillor Jabbar to see how the site could be put to better use for local people. The last Labour government brought the pitches to the area but 14 years of cuts under the Tories has put this sports venue under threat. It has onlyContinue reading “West End Street Pitches Visit”

BBC Breakfast Appearance

Our government is working hard to deliver for working people in every part of Britain, including for constituents of mine in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, so that we can end the 14 years of chaos and decline under the Conservatives and properly rebalance our country. We want to bridge the gap between Westminsiter andContinue reading “BBC Breakfast Appearance”

Sky News Appearance

People are feeling anxious in their own communities. They want to go about their daily lives in peace not fear. Those who disrupt the fabric of our communities will face the full force of the law. I talked about the violence we’ve seen recently in our country on Sky News this morning.

Statement – Community tensions and public disorder

Violent protests over recent days have understandably caused anxiety and concern that further organised violence could occur, whipped up and spread on social media and messaging platforms. Our democracy is built on the right to hold different views and to express them freely. The freedoms we have built up over generations are often tested byContinue reading “Statement – Community tensions and public disorder”

Oldham Partnership Re-launch

It was fantastic to attend the re-launch of the Oldham Partnership today at the new Oldham Council offices in Spindles. I discussed my new ministerial role in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, including what our new Labour government’s vision for local government and English devolution is, how this will shape the futureContinue reading “Oldham Partnership Re-launch”