It was great to visit Royton Town Hall yesterday to see its restoration nearing completion. The building is just one example of the Royton’s rich heritage. The time and care put in by Oldham Council to restore it is a testament to the administration’s commitment to protecting our historic and valuable community venues, especially givenContinue reading “Royton Town Hall Visit”
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Summer School 2024
This is an end of week thank you to my amazing constituency team for delivering a great Summer School 2024, I know how much work goes into making it a success. And to the fantastic young people who attended for the time you gave and the way you engaged and embraced the opportunity. And toContinue reading “Summer School 2024”
Statement – Clashes in Bangladesh
I am deeply concerned by the unacceptable violent clashes we have seen in Bangladesh in recent days, with reports of hundreds killed and thousands injured. Our thoughts are with everyone affected. The UK supports fundamental freedoms and respect for human rights, including the rights to protest, to peacefully assemble and to express different political views.Continue reading “Statement – Clashes in Bangladesh”
Second Meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador
MPs and Peers joined the Palestinian Ambassador yesterday in Parliament to discuss Labour’s continued effort to fight for an end to conflict in Gaza, including the Foreign Secretary’s recent announcement that the UK has ended the previous government’s funding pause to the UN Palestine relief agency UNRWA, the key aid delivery body operating in Gaza.Continue reading “Second Meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador”
Boundary Park’s future is secured!
Its brilliant to see two big sports clubs in our borough, which matter to so many local people, working together to ensure they and Boundary Park all have secure futures. Promoting community ownership, which was one of my priorities at the election, can be delivered by securing sports grounds as Assets of Community Value toContinue reading “Boundary Park’s future is secured!”
King’s Speech 2024
Today, the new Labour government’s legislative programme was spelled out in the first King’s speech under a Labour government for over 70 years. For the people of Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, plans have been announced which will deliver on my local priorities: In delivering better paid and more secure jobs, the government will introduceContinue reading “King’s Speech 2024”
Oldham Children’s Services rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Oldham Council has received a “Good” Ofsted judgement across all areas of its Children’s Services. I want to pay tribute to the staff and political leadership who have made this such an important focus of work. Keeping our children safe and providing the best possible outcomes is essential, and there can be no doubt thatContinue reading “Oldham Children’s Services rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted”
Weekly Ministerial Round-up
It’s been an incredibly busy and rewarding week as we have began serving the British people in the first Labour government for 14 years. I am honoured to play my part as Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. My role includes responsibly forContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 