Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

Health service inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have today published its follow-up report into the Royal Oldham Hospital after it was found to “Requires Improvement” in August last year, confirming it continues to require improvement. The report recognises that the care and responsiveness of NHS staff in the hospital, caring for patients day-in,Continue reading “Royal Oldham Hospital – Care Quality Commission Report”

It is extremely concerning that Neo-Nazi group British Movement held an event in Royton. It is an affront to those from the town who gave their lives to fight the Nazis and whose names are listed just a short distance at Royton Park. This vile display is a stark reminder that the threat of theContinue reading “Statement on Neo-Nazi event in Royton”

Fantastic to be out today in Runcorn to campaign in the by election and support our brilliant local candidate, Karen Shore. We had lot’s of positive conversations about getting the country back on it’s feet again, and people were hopeful about the work we are doing in government – and excited to have a brilliantContinue reading “Campaigning in Runcorn”

This week I updated the House on progress on the waste dispute in Birmingham and the work done to clean up the city. It followed a significant effort by frontline workers, covering long hours to make a difference. It shows how critical waste workers are. The fact is that Birmingham and fellow councils have ralliedContinue reading “Out of Touch Tories”

Thank you to those who came along to my advice surgery this week to raise concerns on a wide range of issues. If you would like to book a surgery appointment and are a constituent in Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton, please contact my office at jim.mcmahon.mp@parliament.uk.

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”