JimfromOldham

Digital Infrastructure Roundtable

Today I virtually attended a roundtable regarding the ongoing concerning digital infrastructure developments and installations we are seeing in Oldham, Greater Manchester and across the country. The roundtable was encouraging, with many MPs committed to tackling this issue and asking the government to look at what they can do on an urgent basis to addressContinue reading “Digital Infrastructure Roundtable”

Bee Network Comes to Oldham

The Greater Manchester Bee Network expands to Oldham, Chadderton and Royton today. Buses will run more frequency, later into the evening, earlier in the morning, and operate in the public interest. Single ticketing across bus and tram and live bus times will make life much easier, and hopefully attract more people to use public transport.Continue reading “Bee Network Comes to Oldham”

5G Masts – Westminster Hall Debate

Today I held a Westminster Hall Debate in Parliament regarding the current issue with the installation of 5G & telecommunications masts and changes to national planning law which make these installations, among other issues like HMO conversion, far too easy for developers to secure. The installation of equipment, whether it’s 5g or wireless broadband coversContinue reading “5G Masts – Westminster Hall Debate”

Tomorrow’s Parliamentary Debate on 5G Masts

My office has been supporting a number of residents from across the constituency impacted by the roll out of 5g/wireless masts. We have been engaging with the main equipment installer, IX Wireless, and held a residents workshop to go through each of the sites where concerns were raised. Some progress has been made, and followingContinue reading “Tomorrow’s Parliamentary Debate on 5G Masts”

Visit to Boundary Park with Frank Rothwell

It was great to join the inspiring Frank Rothwell last month at Boundary Park for a celebration of his stunning achievement rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic (for the 2nd time!!) in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK, raising over £1.3 million with his latest magnificent effort. Though we didn’t secure a win at home toContinue reading “Visit to Boundary Park with Frank Rothwell”

Reaction to the Budget

This budget revealed that the British contract is broken. Working people are being failed, the idea that if you work hard you can get on in life and you can build something for yourself and your family has been taken away from people. This hits at the heart of our country on a fundamental level.Continue reading “Reaction to the Budget”

Levelling-up Fund

It’s time to end the sticking plaster politics and have a long term plan for all of our communities sakes. Local councils and communities are on the brink due to decisions made in Downing Street. Funding has been slashed, the fair funding review delayed, business rate reset postponed, reserves are depleted, community assets sold offContinue reading “Levelling-up Fund”

Labour secures Immediate Ceasefire support in parliamentary vote

Yesterday evening, Labour moved a motion demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, mirroring calls from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, alongside the release of hostages and the supply of aid. The humanitarian crisis engulfing the nation has led to the deaths of around 30,000, including many children. As civilians were displaced to the south, RafahContinue reading “Labour secures Immediate Ceasefire support in parliamentary vote”