Before the new week began, the ππ¨-π¨π© πππ«ππ²’π¬ ππ¨πππ₯ ππ¨π―ππ«π§π¦ππ§π ππ¨π§πππ«ππ§ππ was held in Leeds. It was great to meet with leaders in local government and address the conference about the Community Britain Campaign as a Minister for Local Government and Chair of the Party. Weβre building Community Britain, together. Community is a powerful toolContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”
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Further Operation Sherwood Arrests
News that a further two men have been arrested for non-recent sexual offences under Operation Sherwood is welcomed. It is vital that trust and confidence hit by previous failures by authorities is restored. It will take time for that to happen, but nevertheless it shows progress. On the previous arrests, for which these recent onesContinue reading “Further Operation Sherwood Arrests”
No family should have to raise their children in temporary accommodation
Every week I speak to parents doing their best in incredibly difficult circumstances. Families living in a single room, children with no space to play, no privacy, and no certainty about what comes next. It is not right and it is not sustainable. These cases are not one-offs. They are part of a wider housingContinue reading “No family should have to raise their children in temporary accommodation”
Update on Pavement Parking in Oldham
Thanks to everyone who has reached out since last Thursday highlighting the struggles and the dangers of pavement parking in the borough β especially in hotspots like Union Street, Frederick Street, Broadway, and around local schools . This morning, the Manchester Evening News ran a feature echoing our concerns, with residents sharing alarming stories ofContinue reading “Update on Pavement Parking in Oldham”
‘The council tax bailiff system isnβt right or fair – vulnerable people deserve better’ – My piece for The Mirror
A decade of austerity has left frontline services stretched, and the outdated way we fund councils has made things worse. Vulnerable people are even penalised unfairly under current council tax rules. Thatβs not right – and it has to change. Far too often, families across the country have faced intimidating bailiff visits when they fallContinue reading “‘The council tax bailiff system isnβt right or fair – vulnerable people deserve better’ – My piece for The Mirror”
Weekly Ministerial Summary
It was straight to work this week with internal meetings in Parliament and on Whitehall. It was great to speak at a Devolution North All Parliamentary Party Group briefing on the upcoming English Devolution Bill. We talked about how it will reset the relationship between the government, local councils and mayors by extending devolution toContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Summary”
Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Today, Parliament held the final vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at its third reading in the Commons. This bill, which proposes to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill individuals with six months or less to live, has sparked one of the most serious and heartfelt debates of this Parliament –Continue reading “Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill”
Pavement Parking in Oldham – It’s Time for Action
Pavement parking continues to be one of the most common complaints raised with my office and itβs clear we are facing a serious problem that is affecting every corner of our borough. I hear from residents who are blocked from using the pavement safely, whether theyβre pushing a pram, using a wheelchair, or just walkingContinue reading “Pavement Parking in Oldham – It’s Time for Action”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 