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”
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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”
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”
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