An amazing mood in Manchester yesterday for the Co-op Party’s Co-operative Change Conference. Thank you to those involved for giving me the opportunity to address the conference as our party’s Chair under a Labour & Co-operative Government. Ownership matters. Having a stake in something and feeling connected to our community matters. That is why weContinue reading “Co-operative Change Conference”
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Labour is legislating for the biggest upgrade to workers right in a generation
At the general election, I prioritised good jobs for the people of Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, and Labour promised to introduce workers’ rights reform nationally – and we are delivering. Banning exploitative zero-hour contracts Ending fire and rehire Delivering a genuine living wage Strengthening statutory sick pay Working people’s longing for change over theContinue reading “Labour is legislating for the biggest upgrade to workers right in a generation”
West End Pitches Clean-up Day
Thank you to Rowan Ashworth, Tilbury Douglas, Orange Skips North West, Clear Watch Security and every volunteer and community group for the hard work they put in to clean-up the sports pitches on West End Street in Coldhurst, as well as those from Oldham Council who co-ordinated the event. After visiting in August to discussContinue reading “West End Pitches Clean-up Day”
Housing Maintenance and Service Charges
Several constituents of mine in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton have been contacting me recently regarding inflated housing maintenance and service charges. This is an issue which is affecting many people in our borough and across the country and it is important to me with one of my priorities at the general election being toContinue reading “Housing Maintenance and Service Charges”
Suspension of Telecommunications Development in Oldham
I am very glad to hear that Oldham Council have suspended telecommunications development in the borough while health and safety checks take place. We have been calling for checks like this to take place for a long time now and have been working with different levels of government to see change to the National PlanningContinue reading “Suspension of Telecommunications Development in Oldham”
Construction Progress on the New Town Centre Market Hall
It was great to see the progress being made at the construction site of the new market and events space at Spindles. This new home for Tommyfield Market in the redeveloped Spindles will be a fantastic new space for our town and will play a big role in the reimagined town centre. The work doneContinue reading “Construction Progress on the New Town Centre Market Hall”
2024 Labour Party Conference
What a brilliant few days in Liverpool we’ve had as the 2024 Labour Party Conference comes to an end, the first one with a Labour government for 15 years. I’d like to thank all those who worked hard to organise and hold such interesting and rewarding events. Being here as Labour’s Minister for English DevolutionContinue reading “2024 Labour Party Conference”
Opening of The Hive
Fantastic to be at the official opening of The Hive in Spindles yesterday alongside Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds. The space looks brilliant, and will be a real asset for business and upcoming social enterprise in the borough as part of the continued regeneration of the town centre. The future looksContinue reading “Opening of The Hive”
