Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

Congratulations to Andy Burnham elected as the Labour and Co-operative MP for Makerfield.  I’m delighted the politics of division failed, and people voted for hope. Credit to the thousands of members who campaigned in a fantastic constituency and for a great candidate.

It was great to join a fringe event at UNISON’s annual conference to discuss the cost of working and the impact it has on frontline staff. This impacts everyone who uses a car or van for work, from care workers to tradespeople. The win means the rate will go up from 45p a mile toContinue reading “Delivering fairer mileage rates with Unison”

The nature and scale of the abuse Preston Davey suffered was horrific. His killers showed a level of callousness and cruelty which is hard to comprehend. A Serious Child Safeguarding Practice Review will now consider whether there were professional failings and whether opportunities to protect Preston were missed. While that review must be allowed toContinue reading “Statement on the conviction of the killers of Preston Davey”

A big win for co-operation and great news for communities across the country. Yesterday, the government announced a new £61 million Community Right to Buy Fund, helping local people take ownership of the pubs, shops, community spaces and sports pitches that matter most to them. This is a significant step forward. Too often, communities likeContinue reading “Millions to unlock community ownership”

Government proposals to better protect young people from harm and exploitation on social media are welcome. For too long, we’ve asked children and parents to navigate online spaces that were never designed with their safety in mind. That’s why I’ve consistently argued that we need stronger action and why I supported the consultation on socialContinue reading “Under 16 social media ban confirmed”

“𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘶𝘴.” Ten years ago today, Jo Cox was taken from us in an act of far right hatred that shocked the country. But Jo’s legacy was never going to be defined by the person who murdered her.Continue reading “A decade on Jo’s message still matters”

Great to be back at Oldham College with Principal Simon Jordan to talk about the future of the campus and the opportunities it creates for local people. As someone who went here myself as an apprentice (many years ago now!), I’m especially pleased to see the College awarded £1.5 million from the Department for EducationContinue reading “Oldham College backed by this Labour government”

Another constructive week in Parliament and a lot happening that will have real impact in Oldham, Chadderton and Royton. 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘅 𝗠𝗣 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”