Author Archives: JimfromOldham

A late night but I wanted to say thank you to the 13,232 people across Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton who placed their vote with Labour and Co-operative. After 14 long years it’s time for change, and I’m delighted to be part of bringing that to our borough. Thank you to our amazing members forContinue reading “2024 General Election Result”

I had a brilliant time yesterday visiting Fitton Hill Bulldogs, thank you for having me. We discussed the clubs plans for the future and how they want the club to be a hub for the community on Fitton Hill. I commend the great work that is being done, which sets an example of the potentialContinue reading “Medlock Bulldogs Visit”

I spent some time in Birmingham this week speaking to the Co-operative Party and at the Co-op Congress about our priorities for government. The four key themes were co-operative growth, local ownership, community energy and safer high streets; with plans for achieving each endorsed in Labour’s manifesto. As the Chair of the Co-operative Party, IContinue reading “Co-op Congress Speech”

I spoke with some brilliant people today at the Meeting Point at South Chadderton Methodist Church. Thank you for having me and thank you for the good work you do at this event to help local people and to bring the community together every Wednesday. Keep up the great work!

It has been a privilege to represent the communities of Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton for over the last 8 years in Parliament. After filing my nomination papers, I am officially the Labour Party’s General Election Candidate for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton. Only 4 weeks until polling day. Bring on 4th July!

Parliament has now been dissolved until after the General Election meaning there are no Members of Parliament sitting during this period. In the time since I was elected in 2015, my local office has been supporting over 8000 cases per year and we are proud of the hard work undertaken on behalf of constituents. DueContinue reading “Dissolution of Parliament”

It was great to appear on BBC Politics North West on Sunday morning to put forward Labour’s plans to end the cost-of-living crisis, rebuild our public services, and get Britain’s future back. No amount of Tory unfunded spending commitments will make up for the chaos and cost working people have paid thanks to the Conservatives.Continue reading “BBC Politics North West Appearance”