Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

Although it’s been a shorter week due to the Bank Holiday on Monday, it’s certainly been a busy one, with Parliament returning on Tuesday. I’ve had a series of internal meetings, including discussions around local government reorganisation. In all of this, my focus remains clear: to ensure we bring in clearer and more effective structuresContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”

Few could have missed the latest round of nuisance fireworks, not least of all when are set off late into the night. I’ve been contacted by a number of residents rightly concerned about the late-night use of fireworks — often well beyond acceptable hours — causing serious distress for families, older residents, pet owners andContinue reading “Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour Linked to Fireworks”

I was honoured to attend Westminster Cathedral to take part in the Requiem Mass for His Holiness Pope Francis. It was a deeply moving service, filled with reflection, prayer, and gratitude for the life and legacy of a man who dedicated himself tirelessly to peace, compassion, and service to the vulnerable. Following the Mass, IContinue reading “Requiem Mass for His Holiness Pope Francis at Westminster Cathedral”

Today is a chance to celebrate St George’s Day and all that brings us together. It is fantastic to see so many flags flying in Oldham, Chadderton, & Royton, I’m proud to represent such strong, welcoming communities. Each town has its own story, character and people who make a real difference every day. From localContinue reading “Great to see the flag flying across Oldham, Chadderton & Royton today!”

In my government role I take responsibility for local government and English devolution, so the England flag is always on display in my departmental office. St. George’s Day symbolises the triumph of good over evil; the legendary fight against George and the dragon. Today, I hope everyone has a great day whatever is planned. BestContinue reading “A Happy St. George’s Day to all across Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton!”

Today marks the rollout of free breakfast clubs in a number of our local primary schools – Whitegate End, Richmond Academy, Westwood Academy and Northmoor Academy. It was wonderful to see how the school have organised the breakfast rounds with pupils taking responsibility for topping up cereals and fruit juice. It was great too toContinue reading “Free Breakfast Clubs Launch”

The bank holiday weekend took me to Halifax to see an exhibition of two of Oldhams most talented artists who are leading the “Northern Art” scene. Peter Stanaway and Kevin Haynes are exhibiting until the 25th May at the Arts Charity at Dean Clough Mills. I first came across Peter’s work during my time onContinue reading “The bank holiday weekend took me to Halifax”

My thoughts and condolences are with the Catholic community in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, and with the 1.4 billion Catholics across the world who today mourn the loss of a remarkable spiritual leader. As Holy Week drew to a close, it meant a great deal to see Pope Francis gather the strength to greetContinue reading “On the passing of Pope Francis”