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Labour’s North West Regional Conference 2024

It was great to be at Labour’s North West Regional Conference today in Chester, speaking on the housing panel and meeting organisations from our region. At every level, Labour is determined in power to deliver positive change for local communities like Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton all across the North West

Advice Surgeries

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

New Police Powers to tackle Anti-social Behaviour

Tough new Respect Orders to crack down on anti-social behaviour Police and councils with more power to deal with crime Bringing back neighbourhood policing Tackling the causes of crime as well as incidents We want to restore respect, increase accountability, and build confidence of local people in their neighbourhoods and on our high streets. ThisContinue reading “New Police Powers to tackle Anti-social Behaviour”

Labour are putting Oldham bus services in the hands of local people

This Labour government is expanding the power of communities to take back control of local bus services. For passengers in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, this means: Over £66 million more for Greater Manchester buses £2 single fare cap extended in our city-region Reforms to speed up delivery of public control A Buses Bill toContinue reading “Labour are putting Oldham bus services in the hands of local people”

Visit from The Radclyffe School to Parliament

Wonderful to meet students from The Radclyffe School yesterday in Parliament who came down for UK Parliament week. They had great questions on the role of an MP in representing local people, top priorities for the borough, support to tackle hate crimes, and action to improve community safety. Hope you all had a good dayContinue reading “Visit from The Radclyffe School to Parliament”

Support for Veterans

While it is important to reflect on the past as we did on Remembrance Sunday, we must make sure we do our bit now for those who have returned from and continue risking their lives to fight for our nation, for freedom and for democracy. Our Labour government understands this, which is why we haveContinue reading “Support for Veterans”

Pension Market Reforms

This Labour Government is going for growth – growth which is felt far and wide. As Minister for Local Government, I know local government pension schemes do good work to support growth in the UK, and we know from our discussions with funds that there is so much more potential. Merging Local Government Pension SchemeContinue reading “Pension Market Reforms”

Labour is tackling shoplifting

I prioritised creating a safe place for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton at the election, and now we are in power, we are delivering. Millions of pounds of new money to tackle shoplifting Tougher action against criminals who assault retail workers 13,000 additional neighbourhood police and PCSOs back on the street After a strong campaignContinue reading “Labour is tackling shoplifting”