Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

Our government is working hard to deliver for working people in every part of Britain, including for constituents of mine in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, so that we can end the 14 years of chaos and decline under the Conservatives and properly rebalance our country. We want to bridge the gap between Westminsiter andContinue reading “BBC Breakfast Appearance”

People are feeling anxious in their own communities. They want to go about their daily lives in peace not fear. Those who disrupt the fabric of our communities will face the full force of the law. I talked about the violence we’ve seen recently in our country on Sky News this morning.

Violent protests over recent days have understandably caused anxiety and concern that further organised violence could occur, whipped up and spread on social media and messaging platforms. Our democracy is built on the right to hold different views and to express them freely. The freedoms we have built up over generations are often tested byContinue reading “Statement – Community tensions and public disorder”

It was fantastic to attend the re-launch of the Oldham Partnership today at the new Oldham Council offices in Spindles. I discussed my new ministerial role in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, including what our new Labour government’s vision for local government and English devolution is, how this will shape the futureContinue reading “Oldham Partnership Re-launch”

It has been a great last fortnight in government as Minister of State as we begin to deliver the change that working people across our country deserve, like constituents of mine in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton. Last week’s King’s Speech offered a bold and comprehensive plan to get Britain’s future back with measures toContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”

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”

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”