Ending the Junior Doctor Strikes

Building an NHS fit for the future was one of Labour’s five missions for government that we put forward in our manifesto at the general election. In our first week in office, we are taking steps to achieve this mission by addressing the junior doctors strikes we inherited from the Conservatives. The government has hitContinue reading “Ending the Junior Doctor Strikes”

Labour’s Plans for the ‘Grey Belt’

At the general election, one of my four priorities for the people of Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton was to fight for decent homes for local people. Our new Labour government is hitting the ground running in our first week in office with the Chancellor announcing how we are going to reform planning to ensureContinue reading “Labour’s Plans for the ‘Grey Belt’”

Oldham Coliseum to Reopen!

Oldham Coliseum will reopen in late 2025! Oldham Coliseum being saved, with its historic site and amazing heritage, is brilliant news and a direct result of grassroots community action. The value culture and the arts have in forging relationships between people and the places where they call home is evident. I applaud those who cameContinue reading “Oldham Coliseum to Reopen!”

Minister of State Appointment

I am honoured to be asked to serve as Minister of State by the Prime Minister. I’m looking forward to working with colleagues in local government, our elected mayors, and others to deliver our ambitious plans for devolution and growth which is felt by every community in every region. I am deeply grateful to constituentsContinue reading “Minister of State Appointment”

Happy Chadderton Day

Wishing everyone across Chadderton a Happy Chadderton Day. I’m delighted that we succeeded in securing Chadderton’s rightful place in the name of the parliamentary constituency. As the constituency’s second largest town it was always wrong not to have it represented. Chadderton Historical Society are due significant praise for the longstanding work they did to supportContinue reading “Happy Chadderton Day”

2024 General Election Result

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”