Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

Delighted Bev Craig is now officially the Labour AND Co-operative mayoral candidate Polls show this is a straight fight between Labour and Reform in the Greater Manchester Mayoral by-election next month. Come on Oldham, let’s get behind an outstanding candidate!

I share the outrage at the news Rochdale Grooming Gang ringleader and former Oldham resident Shabir Ahmed is proposed for imminent release from prison, and I’ve raised it in the floor of the House with the Government. The crimes committed against mainly vulnerable white working class girls continues to shock and disgust all decent peopleContinue reading “Statement on the reports on Shabir Ahmed”

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act was the beginning, not the end, of breaking away from the command and control culture of Whitehall that has held back us for too long. It established devolution by default, created the right to request devolved powers, expanded the role of mayors and combined authorities, alongside stronger neighbourhoodContinue reading “Devolution revolution?”

A snapshot of my time this week down in Westminster 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 Alongside other measures the Bill will establish a new Defence Housing Service, and out the Armed Forces Covenant on a statutory footing as promised in the Labour Party manifesto. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 Pleased to attend a parliamentary reception hosted by the Ukraine PolicyContinue reading “This week in Parliament”

Today is Armed Forces Day, a time to thank all those serving to keep us safe at home and around the world, and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. I attended the Defence Showcase in Parliament this week to hear about today’s threats and the military’s response to it, including the team supportingContinue reading “Armed Forces Day”

A few months ago, Fullcircle got in touch about uncertainty over their future at Yew Tree Primary School. Since then, I’ve met with the team, visited their Easter holiday club, and my office has raised concerns at the Chadderton Neighbourhood Board, as well as the council to try and find a way forward. I’m pleasedContinue reading “A positive step forward for Fullcircle”

I’ve written to Oldham Council calling for an active strategy to protect historic pubs from demolition and inappropriate conversion. Pubs are an important part of Oldham’s story, our heritage, and the character of the communities we call home. Regeneration matters but so does preserving the buildings and landmarks that give our borough its identity. ThoughContinue reading “Our historic local pubs matter”