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”
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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”
Solving Local Government Finance Problems
As a former Local Council leader, I understand how vital it is for local authorities to be properly funded so they can provide the front line and community services which many people rely on. Our new government wants to change course from the previous 14 years under the Conservatives who cut council budgets to theContinue reading “Solving Local Government Finance Problems”
Empowering our Metro Mayors
Reigniting economic growth is only possible and worthwhile if it is done in every community in every party of our country. We need wealth to be created far and wide. As a newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, part of my role will be enhancing the combinedContinue reading “Empowering our Metro Mayors”
Ending the Junior Doctor Strikes
Building an NHS fit for the future was one of Labour’s five missions for government that we put forward in our manifesto at the general election. In our first week in office, we are taking steps to achieve this mission by addressing the junior doctors strikes we inherited from the Conservatives. The government has hitContinue reading “Ending the Junior Doctor Strikes”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 