Author Archives: JimfromOldham

High-speed Rail for the North

This week, I spoke in Parliament regarding the HS2 phase 2 cancellation and the Northern Powerhouse Rail project. I believe that generations to come will look back at this period of our history, when the Prime Minister woke up one morning and decided to cancel HS2, with regret and see it as a missed opportunityContinue reading “High-speed Rail for the North”

Meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador

Yesterday, I met with Husam Said Zomlot, Palestinian Ambassador to the UK in Parliament. I expressed the solidarity shown by the people from across the constituency who have long stood with the people of Palestine. We discussed the humanitarian crisis which has led to the loss of tens of thousands of innocent civilians including children,Continue reading “Meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador”

HMOs in Oldham, Chadderton and Royton

Today, I raised in the Chamber the rapidly increasing issue of HMO, houses of multiple occupation, development across Oldham, Chadderton & Royton. This was previously an issue with our pub industry, where we saw pubs on mass being bought up and converted for a profit, losing those focal points in our communities. Even pubs whichContinue reading “HMOs in Oldham, Chadderton and Royton”

Oldham Levelling Up Partnership Meeting

Today, I met with the Levelling Up minister to discuss the Levelling Up Partnership proposed for Oldham. I’ve always approached working with government over the past 14 years with pragmatism and though I don’t shy away from highlighting where I feel we are being let down, I have a responsibility to secure the best possibleContinue reading “Oldham Levelling Up Partnership Meeting”

Coppice Primary Academy visit to Parliament

It was a pleasure to join pupils from Coppice Primary School at the Education Centre in Parliament. The programme for the day covered how laws are made, where power sits; and the role of government, parliament, the monarchy, and the judiciary. During the Q&A we talked about a wide range of issues close to homeContinue reading “Coppice Primary Academy visit to Parliament”

Conflict in Gaza – Statement

The conflict in Gaza has been an issue of significant concern to constituents in Oldham West and Royton. News that the offensive into Rafah is underway will be a humanitarian disaster. With millions displaced the small area is now refuge to 1.5m civilians including 600,000 innocent children. Labour’s ceasefire motion in February firmly stated itsContinue reading “Conflict in Gaza – Statement”

Oldham Council Election 2024

The count has finished and I wanted to thank all voters who came out to support Labour candidates across Chadderton, Oldham and Royton. I’m incredibly proud of the positive campaign run across the constituency, and the decency and solid hard-work shown by our members and supporters. For the successful candidates my heartfelt congratulations to EddieContinue reading “Oldham Council Election 2024”