Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

Fantastic few days in Harrogate at the 2024 LGA Conference setting out the government’s ambitious plans for local government. Local councils are at the heart of the government’s vision and a genuine partnership between them and central government is vital to delivering better outcomes for communities like Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton across our country.

Today, Labour is introducing the Football Governance Bill which will launch new measures to protect football clubs and support fans. By taking on rogue owners, helping put clubs on a sound financial footing, and putting fans back at the heart of the game; Labour is protecting the game and its heritage at every level. WeContinue reading “Football Governance Bill will put fans first”

Today the government launches the biggest consultation in NHS history to make the shifts needed to get our public services back on track. It will take time, but Labour has turned the NHS around before, and we will do it again. Get involved at change.nhs.uk

We are tackling the cost of living. We have ended the chaos and stabilised our economy. Inflation is at its lowest level in 3 and a half years. And now we are taking practical measures like this to ruthlessly target the root of high costs, with our region being recently hit more by high insuranceContinue reading “Measures Announced to Tackle High Cost Car Insurance”

Labour is both pro-worker and pro-business. This overwhelming endorsement from investors is matched by the government’s ambition for Britain, given we are levelling the playing field with the biggest upgrade in workers’ rights for a generation, are backing clean energy and growth industries with the National Wealth Fund, and have enacted the Budget Responsibility Act.Continue reading “International Investment Summit 2024”

I had a very enjoyable visit to Gallery Oldham at the weekend to see the Open Oldham Exhibition. The talent of so many local people is breathtaking and I’d like to thank those at the gallery for having me. The UK is recognised across the world as a cultural superpower and Labour is working hardContinue reading “Open Oldham Exhibition Visit”

An amazing mood in Manchester yesterday for the Co-op Party’s Co-operative Change Conference. Thank you to those involved for giving me the opportunity to address the conference as our party’s Chair under a Labour & Co-operative Government. Ownership matters. Having a stake in something and feeling connected to our community matters. That is why weContinue reading “Co-operative Change Conference”

At the general election, I prioritised good jobs for the people of Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, and Labour promised to introduce workers’ rights reform nationally – and we are delivering. Banning exploitative zero-hour contracts Ending fire and rehire Delivering a genuine living wage Strengthening statutory sick pay Working people’s longing for change over theContinue reading “Labour is legislating for the biggest upgrade to workers right in a generation”