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Tax hike hits home

Labour has called on the Government to cancel its planned rise in National Insurance Contributions that will cost families an average of £500 per year from April 2022. As well as energy bills going up, there is still going to be a devastating set of tax hikes coming in April. According to the Resolution Foundation,Continue reading “Tax hike hits home”

Statement on the Ukraine Crisis

I know constituents with family in Ukraine will be distressed at the escalating conflict following the invasion by Russia. I have made contact with the Ukrainian Association in Oldham, and will do the same with my neighbouring MP Debbie Abrahams with the Ukrainian churches in Coldhurst and Glodwick. We have worked closely with the UKContinue reading “Statement on the Ukraine Crisis”

GM Clean Air Zone pushed back

News that the GM Clean Air Zone has been set back for revised plans to be submitted is welcome. The scheme needs to fully reflect the impact on businesses through the pandemic, both on affordability and the supply chain delays and cost inflation on used vehicles. The Tories across Greater Manchester have been playing gamesContinue reading “GM Clean Air Zone pushed back”

Oldham Schools face £19.5m cuts

Oldham has seen another year of bruising cuts to school budgets, and the Tories claim of levelling up is left in tatters. In the coming year Oldham’s primary schools, secondary schools and sixth forms are set to miss out on £19.5m, leaving pupils without the specialist support they need to thrive. The campaign for fairContinue reading “Oldham Schools face £19.5m cuts”

Fifteen thousand pensioners in Oldham West and Royton could see any energy bill savings wiped out by Tories

Analysis from Labour shows that the basic state pension will be worth hundreds of pounds less in real terms over the next year, affecting 15,122 pensioners in Oldham West and Royton. The analysis shows that, as a result of rising inflation and the Conservatives’ decision to only increase the state pension by 3.1 per cent,Continue reading “Fifteen thousand pensioners in Oldham West and Royton could see any energy bill savings wiped out by Tories”

Government must tackle soaring food prices

Labour demands Government spell out plan to tackle soaring food prices as cost of living crisis deepens As inflation spirals and pushes up the cost of a weekly shop, Labour will demand the Government sets out its plan to tackle soaring prices and hunger in the UK. Jim McMahon MP, Shadow Environment, Food and RuralContinue reading “Government must tackle soaring food prices”

Levelling Up plan must deliver on promises – UPDATED!

03/02/2022 – Update! After the long awaited white paper was published Jim said, “After all the fanfare, it turns out the Levelling Up white paper is as empty as the slogan. It brings no new money, and no new powers. These are recycled policies cobbled together to try and save a Prime Minister who hasContinue reading “Levelling Up plan must deliver on promises – UPDATED!”

Government has no plan to combat rising cost of living

Labour MP Jim McMahon has accused the Government of not having a plan to bring down food prices. The Oldham MP and Shadow DEFRA Secretary met with key insiders from the food and drinks industry this week to discuss issues in the sector, he was told that rising inflation, the CO2 crisis, and the risingContinue reading “Government has no plan to combat rising cost of living”