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Sending our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Paul Bowles

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Paul Bowles, after the senseless and tragic incident that happened in Chadderton last week. I would also like to share on behalf of St Anne’s CE Lydgate Primary School, where Paul was a teacher, that a fundraiser has been set upContinue reading “Sending our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Paul Bowles”

Record Funding for Greater Manchester

Today is also a huge day for devolution in our area, as it is the first day of the Greater Manchester Integrated Settlement. The start of record funding of £630 million for Greater Manchester to improve our transport network, invest in education and skills development, and boost housing across the region. We have already seenContinue reading “Record Funding for Greater Manchester”

Making Work Pay

Work should pay fairly and offer a good standard of living, but for too many people that isn’t the case. No matter how hard they work covering the cost of living is hard. That’s why Labour introduced the Minimum Wage in 1999. I left school at 16 years old and went straight into the worldContinue reading “Making Work Pay”

Celebrating an Oldhamer who went from Dowry Mill to Downing Street

John Robert Clynes, born on 27 March 1869, was a remarkable figure who transitioned from mill worker to trade unionist and senior Labour Party politician. Serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) for 35 years, he led the Labour Party during its pivotal breakthrough in the 1922 general election, increasing the party’s representation from 85Continue reading “Celebrating an Oldhamer who went from Dowry Mill to Downing Street”

Eid Mubarak

Wishing Muslim constituents across Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton a peaceful and prosperous Eid-al-Fitr as Ramadan draws to a close.

Weekly Ministerial Round-up

Aside from the usual internal meetings, it was good to talk again in the Chamber during the final stages of the government’s Business Rates Bill, where we considered the amendments put forward by the House of Lords. Once past these final stages and given Royal Assent, this law will provide certainty by introducing a permanentContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”

Tax cut to support high street businesses

We need a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment and is fit for the present day. High streets are places that bring people together, foster community pride and boost economic activity in our area. That is why, I have been working in Government to ensure we have a long termContinue reading “Tax cut to support high street businesses”

What do these three properties have in common?

Born on this day, a remarkable Oldhamer—a historical figure who walked the terraced streets of our town, grew up under the smoke-filled skies and the relentless beat of the cotton mills, and rose to become one of the most senior figures in British politics. His journey from 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 is one ofContinue reading “What do these three properties have in common?”