JimfromOldham

Good news for pet owners – vet prescription fee capped

Britain is a nation of animal lovers, and so it’s great news that the Government has announced a cap on vet prescription fees. It’s a simple change, but one that will make a real difference, helping people manage the cost of caring for their pets with a £21 prescription cap. I’ve always had dogs aroundContinue reading “Good news for pet owners – vet prescription fee capped”

Dangerous driving campaign in Frankie’s memory

It was a privilege to meet with Calum and Frank to discuss the work they are doing to educate young people in local schools on the impact of dangerous driving. Their efforts are powered by their own experience following the death of their partner and daughter respectively. Chadderton mum Frankie Jules-Hough, was just 38 yearsContinue reading “Dangerous driving campaign in Frankie’s memory”

This week in Parliament

A good final week in Westminster before the Easter recess, here’s a snapshot of what I’ve been up to: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 The government’s commitment to credit unions and fair access to finance will help millions across our country, I am really pleased to see this. This commitment is only possible thanksContinue reading “This week in Parliament”

Our new market is open!

Great to be at the opening of our brand-new market hall in the heart of the town, a proud day for Oldham & a major milestone in the regeneration of our town centre. The heart of a market is its people, it’s the stallholders and customers who make it what it is, and they wereContinue reading “Our new market is open!”

Advice Surgery

One of the most important responsibilities of an MP is to hold advice surgeries to hear directly what issues are affecting local constituents and organisations, and to talk through more complex casework where face to face is better than email. We support over 8,000 cases a year thanks to my fantastic team, most of whichContinue reading “Advice Surgery”

Oldham couple call for stillbirth registration change

Cassie and Ryan Claydon suffered the loss of their unborn child Matilda at 36 weeks, and want to see a simple but important change in the law to help others. Like every parent in England and Wales who goes through that trauma, they were required to attend the Registrar’s Office in person to register theContinue reading “Oldham couple call for stillbirth registration change”

Miles fairer with Labour!

Positive news that the government has agreed to review HMRC’s outdated mileage rates ahead of the next budget. Long overdue after *15 years* of inaction by the previous government! Working people shouldn’t have to pay to drive for work, it hits social care workers especially hard, taking some well below the living wage as theyContinue reading “Miles fairer with Labour!”

STOP trashing Oldham!

Call out the selfish dumpers. Not a week goes by that there isn’t a mountain of household, commercial and builders waste ruining our borough. Added to the routine littering it is making our country lanes, parks and open spaces dumping grounds, its not okay and its honestly baffling that some believe its normal behaviour. Here’sContinue reading “STOP trashing Oldham!”