The work on securing an independent inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Oldham has been in development, and yesterday it took a significant step forward with the support of the Home Office. The focus throughout must be the experience of victims and survivors, and in making perpetrators answer for the abuse and exploitation they carriedContinue reading “Statement on Home Office support for an independent inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Oldham”
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Local government restructuring
Our agenda for local government reform and English devolution represents the biggest transfer of power away from Westminster to local communities like Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton across England for a generation. This restructuring will improve accountability, enable better frontline public service delivery, and put local government finances on a sustainable footing for the long-term.
Ceasefire and hostage release deal secured
News that a ceasefire has been secured in Palestine is a significant moment, and I hope one which holds for the sake of innocent civilians. Too many innocent lives taken, too many children killed, and too many left to live with unbearable suffering. The release of remaining hostages, the halt to the war which hasContinue reading “Ceasefire and hostage release deal secured”
Water quality improvements announced for Oldham
This is an encouraging step in the right direction for constituents of mine in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton who deserve good quality drinking water as well as clean rivers and streams where they live. However, more needs to be done to improve water quality and bring down water bills for the long term –Continue reading “Water quality improvements announced for Oldham”
Statement on the incident at Royal Oldham Hospital
We are all shocked at the senseless attack which took place on a nurse in the Acute Medical Unit of the Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday night. Our thoughts are with the nurse, family and friends as we wish a full recovery. The GMP have swiftly arrested and detained a suspect, and they have myContinue reading “Statement on the incident at Royal Oldham Hospital”
Meeting with Oldham Youth Council
Thank you to the Oldham Youth Council for meeting with me to discuss the work you have been doing as Youth Councillors for our Borough and Labour’s plans for Votes at 16. I have long been committed to Votes at 16 as MP for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, as can be seen by theContinue reading “Meeting with Oldham Youth Council”
Visit to West Vale Housing Development
It was great to visit West Vale housing development in Coldhurst, thanks to First Choice Homes Oldham for having me. I met the CEO and directors, discussed FCHO’s future development strategy for Oldham, had a tour of the development, and spoke about Labour’s plans to provide safe, secure and affordable homes for local people –Continue reading “Visit to West Vale Housing Development”
Operation AVRO cracks down on crime in our borough
It’s good to see GMP and Oldham Council working together to crack down on crime. Operation AVRO, which included a series of proactive arrests, warrant executions, traffic enforcement and public transport initiatives, is what local law-abiding people want: police forces and governments at every level who are aligned in their work to be tough onContinue reading “Operation AVRO cracks down on crime in our borough”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 