Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

Progress is being made on righting the terrible wrong which saw victims of child sexual exploitation let down repeatedly and given criminal records themselves by the system which should have been there to protect them. This is an issue I’ve raised with the Home Office previously and I’m pleased to see progress is now beingContinue reading “Progress on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)”

To commemorate those who died for our country, I laid a stake yesterday in the House of Commons’ Garden of Remembrance in Parliament as the representative for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton. It is important we take some time during this period to reflect and remember all those who have given so much for usContinue reading “House of Commons Remembrance Garden”

It was great to be at Manchester Airport last week to meet with Managing Director Chris Woodroofe as the next step on our campaign to change the airport’s approach to drop-off and collections charges, given the impact on drivers who find themselves faced with unfair charges. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 … WeContinue reading “Tackling issues with Parking, Drop-off & Pick-up Charges at Manchester Airport”

This week marked the Second Reading of the Public Accountability Bill, also known as “Hillsborough Law”, and it did so without a division bringing in cross party support for it to progress to the next stage. This landmark legislation aims to ensure that public authorities always act with a duty of candour and transparency, especiallyContinue reading “Delivering justice through the Hillsborough Law”

Great to meet with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, Deputy Mayor for Safer & Stronger Communities Kate Green, Head Of Estates at GMP Peter Bannister, and Oldham Council Leader Arooj Shah last week as part of our local campaign to secure a restored justice centre for our borough to go alongside plans for a newContinue reading “Pushing for custody cells to be in the new Oldham Police Station”

This week MPs met in the commons to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the rebuilding of the House of Commons on 26th October 1950 following its bomb damage in World War II as an incendiary hit the “mother of all parliaments” on 10th May 1941. The history is deep and most interesting is the rebuildingContinue reading “75th anniversary of the rebuilding of the House of Commons”

Ahead of Remembrance Sunday next week, I spent time yesterday reflecting and visited the Royton branch of the Royal British Legion to show my support for their stall on Royton Market. The Poppy Appeal and The Royal British Legion stall showcases the brilliant and vital work that they do everyday to support our veterans acrossContinue reading “Royal British Legion at Royton Market”

Parliament has been busy delivering on the promises we made to people here in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton with significant Bills and votes before the House. This week, both the 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 and the 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 received Royal Assent and are now law. We said we would end the postcode lottery ofContinue reading “This week in Parliament”