Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

An important message on the front page of today’s The Oldham Times to the two Tory candidates. It comes as research from the IPPR North shows that in the three years since this Tory government announced its levelling up agenda for towns like Oldham in the North, public spending has risen the most in London,Continue reading “An important message on The Oldham Times front page”

I’m looking for a Communications and Constituency Support Officer to join my team! A great opportunity to be part of a small but dedicated team in Oldham supporting my constituents across Chadderton, Oldham and Royton. If you or someone you know is interested, please do get in touch & apply! See below for the fullContinue reading “Come and join my Oldham Office!”

Many constituents have been in touch with my office over the last few months regarding delays to passport applications, and I’m sorry to report that the service that the Home Office is providing my constituents is appalling. Last week I wrote to the Home Office with a list of cases sent to them between AprilContinue reading “Passport delays are another sign of Backlog Tory Britain”

My MP colleagues for Oldham and I have written to the Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Leader of Oldham Council to set out our continued expectations for achieving justice for the survivors of child sexual exploitation in Oldham. You can read our letter below:

This week I got to visit the new Brian Clarke Academy site in Oldham Town Centre (and took in some fabulous views of Oldham too!) An incredible team effort from the Cranmer Trust which includes Blue Coat in its family. Delighted that over 80% of the first intake live within 2 miles making a schoolContinue reading “The Brian Clarke Academy”

I secured a debate in Parliament on the issue of child sexual exploitation in Oldham. This is a long video but it’s vital to set out what has happened, what the recent report said, and what it didn’t. Victims are the absolute priority in all of this. I wanted to be clear about what weContinue reading “CSE Review Adjournment Debate”

Upon the news that the Owners of OAFC and Boundary Park have come to an agreement with a local business to buy the club, Jim McMahon MP issued the following statement: I’m delighted to see the news that a deal has been agreed for the takeover of Oldham Athletic Football Club, Boundary Park and theContinue reading “OAFC Update”

Debbie Abrahams MP, Jim McMahon MP and Angela Rayner MP have released the following statement in response to the publication of the Oldham Independent Assurance Review: “This is one of the most comprehensive safeguarding reviews undertaken and we welcome the recognition of the progress that was made in Oldham in shining a light on, disruptingContinue reading “Joint Statement from Oldham’s MPs”