Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

Almost 10,000 children in Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton to get Free School Meals next year

You voted for change, and we are delivering it. From September 2026, we will be expanding access to free school meals across the country, which is set to 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲. With Labour, over half a million more children will get free school meals because any child in England whose parents areContinue reading “Almost 10,000 children in Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton to get Free School Meals next year”

Statement on New Moston Incident

My thoughts are with the family and friends of the young 14 year old boy who tragically lost his life on Nevin Road, New Moston—just moments from the constituency boundary. This horrific incident has deeply shaken the local community and beyond. The loss of such a young life in these circumstances is both heart-breaking andContinue reading “Statement on New Moston Incident”

Thank You Dr. Kershaw’s Hospice

Great to drop-in at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton this week to meet with CEO Adele Doherty, thank the staff there for the work they do to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society, and donate some House of Commons Whisky and golf balls for their next auction. To see the careContinue reading “Thank You Dr. Kershaw’s Hospice”

Weekly Ministerial Round-up

On Monday, rather than making my usual journey down to London, I stayed in Oldham to be present at the Oldham Athletic celebration event held at the Civic and later at Boundary Park. The atmosphere was absolutely fantastic with a real sense of pride celebrating the weekend’s hard-fought victory. The rest of the week hasContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”

Labour commits billions to Greater Manchester transport projects

New tram stop at Cop Road, serving constituents in Heyside New tram-train route connecting the Oldham-Rochdale line to Heywood & Bury Extensions to give a direct tram route from our borough to Stockport Better direct access for local people to North Manchester with a new tram stop 1,000 new electric Bee Network buses, setting theContinue reading “Labour commits billions to Greater Manchester transport projects”

Statement: Operation Sherwood Arrests

Greater Manchester Police have today confirmed arrests at addresses in Oldham, Tameside, and Manchester in connection with child sexual abuse investigations. While it is essential that we do not prejudge or interfere with the legal process—and I remain cautious about commenting ahead of any proceedings—it is important to acknowledge that this action, I hope, marksContinue reading “Statement: Operation Sherwood Arrests”

Royal Oldham & North Manchester General to get a share of £1.2 billion funding boost

Labour have announced that we will deliver vital maintenance in hospitals to help prevent cancelled appointments and operations, with patients in our borough set to benefit from the Government’s Plan for Change. Across the country, over 400 hospitals, mental health units and ambulance sites will be handed £750 million to tackle long-term problems such asContinue reading “Royal Oldham & North Manchester General to get a share of £1.2 billion funding boost”