I always watch out for the Oldham names recognised in the honours. It was a decade ago I received news of one myself, and I know personally how much it matters to friends and family who provide unconditional support. All of those recognised will have people who have given them practical and moral support, aContinue reading “Congratulations to Oldham recipients in the King’s Honours”
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Weekly Ministerial Round-up
This week began in Parliament with 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – a key opportunity for MPs from across the House to hold us to account and scrutinise our progress. We responded to questions on ensuring fair funding for rural communities and those facing higher levels of deprivation – essential to making sure money reachesContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”
Statement: Rochdale CSE Convictions
Today, justice has finally been served for two incredibly brave survivors of the horrific abuse that took place in Rochdale over many years with connections to premises in Oldham and abusers from the town. The conviction of seven men for a range of appalling offences—including rape and indecent assault—marks a long-overdue recognition of the sufferingContinue reading “Statement: Rochdale CSE Convictions”
Update on the Oldham Town Centre Post Office
In March, I wrote to Post Office Ltd to receive assurances that there would be a continuity of a post office service in Oldham following the closure of WH Smiths in May. Today, I want to share an update with my constituents on the progress of this. Constituents rightly raised concerns over accessibility and theContinue reading “Update on the Oldham Town Centre Post Office”
Most Improved Council!
Congratulations to all at Oldham Council for being recognised by the Local Government Chronicle as the “Most Improved Council” in the country. It’s fair to say that often the council doesn’t get the recognition it deserves for the work it’s doing, whether that’s turning around Children’s Services to achieve a Good rating, driving forward vitalContinue reading “Most Improved Council!”
What the Spending Review means for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Today the Chancellor delivered the Spending Review to Parliament, all focused on making working people better off, rebuilding schools and hospitals and reinvesting in the country after 14 years of Tory decline. As well as detailing huge funding boosts to nuclear energy projects, the NHS and transport networks, the spending review showed a clear ambitionContinue reading “What the Spending Review means for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton”
Statement on the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The ongoing humanitarian crisis engulfing Gaza has lead to devastating harm for the civilian population, including its many thousands of children. Today the Government has decided to take further action against the Israeli Government by sanctioning two of its ministers, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. Their repeated incitement to violence against Palestinian civilians is deeplyContinue reading “Statement on the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza”
Tackling Dangerous Driving in Chadderton
We’ve spent years in Oldham campaigning to make our roads safer and tackle dangerous driving: writing to GMP in late-2023, getting a response in January 2024, campaigning on the issue in the election last July, pressing the GMP to make our roads safer in April this year, and throughout highlighting incidents and what we areContinue reading “Tackling Dangerous Driving in Chadderton”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 