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”
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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”
Labour are putting Oldham bus services in the hands of local people
This Labour government is expanding the power of communities to take back control of local bus services. For passengers in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, this means: Over £66 million more for Greater Manchester buses £2 single fare cap extended in our city-region Reforms to speed up delivery of public control A Buses Bill toContinue reading “Labour are putting Oldham bus services in the hands of local people”
Visit from The Radclyffe School to Parliament
Wonderful to meet students from The Radclyffe School yesterday in Parliament who came down for UK Parliament week. They had great questions on the role of an MP in representing local people, top priorities for the borough, support to tackle hate crimes, and action to improve community safety. Hope you all had a good dayContinue reading “Visit from The Radclyffe School to Parliament”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 