Our Labour-led Council has worked hard recently to give support to people through the colder months that lie ahead, with targeted help for the most vulnerable. It is great to see that the Council has secured a support package worth nearly £2.5m to be able to provide payments to people who can’t afford to heatContinue reading “Pension Credit application deadline to receive the Winter Fuel Payment is approaching”
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Weekly Ministerial Round-up
It has been another busy but productive as Minister of State as we have continued to deliver the change that working people across our country deserve, like constituents of mine in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton. It was great to speak at the Centre for Progressive Policy conference on the importance of delivering the governmentsContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”
Oral Parliamentary Questions
Putting power back into local communities is a priority of mine and of this government. Our government’s desire is to take power out of Westminster and give it back to local communities across Britain like Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton – while working with local councils collaboratively to achieve better outcomes for the communities theyContinue reading “Oral Parliamentary Questions”
Railway Public Ownership becomes Law
This is an historic moment. With yesterday’s enactment of the Passenger Railways Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024, this Labour government is already fulfilling its manifesto commitment from the general election in July to start the process of bringing train services back into public hands, a change which represents the biggest overhaul of our railways inContinue reading “Railway Public Ownership becomes Law”
How the statement about the Local Government Financial Settlement will help Oldham
As the former leader of Oldham council, I know all too well that local authorities have been struggling and that the whole system needs reform. After a decade of fighting alone they know have a government on their side. That’s why this long overdue overhaul to council funding is vital in allowing all of usContinue reading “How the statement about the Local Government Financial Settlement will help Oldham”
Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
On Friday the 29th of November the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will receive its second reading. The bill, if passed, would allow terminally ill people with 6 months or less to live to have the option to end their own life. This will be a free vote, determined by conscience instead ofContinue reading “Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill”
Westminster Hall Debate on Lancashire Devolution on Lancashire Day
A very happy Lancashire Day to everyone across Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton. I was pleased to take part in a Westminster Hall Debate today where I made special mention of this day that marks our historic ties to Lancashire. To see more, head to the video on my Facebook page.
Labour is reforming the Business Rates System
We are determined to put high streets and town centres on a level playing field, baking in a permanent relief for retail, hospitality and leisure. We’re ending the year by year cliff edges under the Tories, funded by a higher rate for warehouses over 500,000 (1% of properties). Long term fully-funded stability. You can seeContinue reading “Labour is reforming the Business Rates System”
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