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Stop the privatisation of Channel 4

The Government announced last night that it planned to continue with its disastrous plan to sell of Channel 4 despite opposition from across the country. Channel 4 may be publicly owned but it doesn’t cost the taxpayer a penny and reinvests its profits back into supporting cultural industries across the UK. So now the Co-opContinue reading “Stop the privatisation of Channel 4”

Phoenix House Closure – An Update

The very government Department that exists to help get people working is attempting to undertake a move that negatively impact the job prospects of hundreds of Oldhamers that work at the site and in the wider local economy. After speaking with the PCS Union this week it’s clear that as the one-to-one process gets underwayContinue reading “Phoenix House Closure – An Update”

The biggest tax burden in 70 years amidst a cost of living crisis

The Chancellor seems to be unaware of the scale of the challenge that so many families and businesses in Chadderton, Oldham and Royton face in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis. The Office for Budget Responsibility has confirmed that we face the biggest hit to households’ income since records began in the 1950’s. We heardContinue reading “The biggest tax burden in 70 years amidst a cost of living crisis”

Chancellor must stand up for hard-working families

When the Chancellor delivers his Spring Statement tomorrow, he has the chance to prove who’s side he is on, that of oil and gas giants who’s profits have sky-rocketed or hard working families who’s bills have gone through the roof. All of us here in Oldham are seeing the cost of living crisis spiral outContinue reading “Chancellor must stand up for hard-working families”

Labour stands with P&O Ferries workers

The actions by P&O Ferries late last week were a national scandal, the decision to fire 800 staff without notice was a betrayal of the workers that kept this country stocked throughout the pandemic. Today the Labour Party will stand up for these P&O workers in Parliament, we will demand: P&O workforce reinstated and legalContinue reading “Labour stands with P&O Ferries workers”

Cost of living crisis deepens for homeowners as interest rates rise

For the third time in four months the Bank of England has moved to increase lending base rates. This will hit around 2 million households who are on either a tracker or variable rate mortgage. In addition, around 1.5 households are set to see their current mortgage deal expire, with a further 1.5m households joiningContinue reading “Cost of living crisis deepens for homeowners as interest rates rise”