Another constructive week in Parliament and a lot happening that will have real impact in Oldham, Chadderton and Royton. ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐บ๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ ๐ฃ Next week marks 10 years since the tragic murder of Jo Cox MP and it was an honour to participate in a Parliamentary debate this week onContinue reading “This week in Parliament”
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Congratulations to all Oldhamers recognised in the Kings Birthday Honours!
I share the joy that rugby legend Kevin Sinfield, who raised over ยฃ11 million for MND charities, as lasting legacy for his friend Rob Burrow has been recognised and our calls for โSir Kevin Sinfieldโ have been heard! He must now sit among a distinguished few in receiving an MBE, OBE, CBE and Knighthood inContinue reading “Congratulations to all Oldhamers recognised in the Kings Birthday Honours!”
Why devolution matters
It was great to join the Devo Agency Podcast recently for a conversation about politics, local government, devolution, and the challenges facing communities like ours. For me, it’s always been about creating opportunity, rebuilding pride in our communities, and making sure places like Oldham west, Chadderton & Royton get the investment they deserve. When peopleContinue reading “Why devolution matters”
Getting our local rail services back on track
Members voted on the Railways Bill yesterday as it was back before Parliament and it’s another important step in fixing our broken rail network. Last year, Labour passed the Public Ownership Act, bringing passenger rail services back under public control as contracts expire. This Bill builds on that by creating a simpler, more accountable railwayContinue reading “Getting our local rail services back on track”
Behind every number is a family – no child should grow up in temporary accommodation
Yesterday, I joined the National Plan to End Homelessness panel at the Shared Health Foundation conference to talk about a crisis that too often gets reduced to statistics. The numbers matter. In Oldham, 588 children are currently living in temporary accommodation. More than 100 households with children have been there for over a year, 42Continue reading “Behind every number is a family – no child should grow up in temporary accommodation”
This is what co-operation looks like in practice …
The Co-op has opened applications for its Local Community Fund, giving community groups the chance to secure funding for projects that make a real difference locally. From supporting young people and improving mental wellbeing, to tackling food insecurity and strengthening community ties, these are the kinds of grassroots organisations that hold communities together. Thousands ofContinue reading “This is what co-operation looks like in practice …”
Oldham must be next for young futures investment …
Good news for Greater Manchester. Young Futures Hubs are being rolled out to help tackle knife crime, support young people’s mental health, and create more opportunities for those at risk of being left behind. Manchester is in the first wave. But I’ve made it clear to ministers that Oldham must be next, not least ofContinue reading “Oldham must be next for young futures investment …”
Oldham Mayoral Development Corporation consultation is now open!
The consultation on the proposed Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) for Oldham is now open and Iโd encourage local people to join me in having their say ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฐ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐น๐. In my contribution, I said that I support the principle behind an MDC, they are devolution at its best. Oldham deserves ambition. WeContinue reading “Oldham Mayoral Development Corporation consultation is now open!”
