Yesterday ministers launched a consultation on whether to ban under-16s from social media, as part of wider action on children’s use of mobile phones. That’s a welcome and overdue step. Young people need protecting from the very real harms that social media can cause. Tech companies have had years to get their house in orderContinue reading “Under-16 use of social media”
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More powers for councils to tackle pavement parking
Pavement parking causes real problems for people every day, from parents with prams to wheelchair users and those with sight loss. I’ve been calling for action on this for some time, and the government’s announcement that will give councils the powers they need to keep pavements clear and communities safe is extremely welcome. This isContinue reading “More powers for councils to tackle pavement parking”
Hillsborough Law
Parliament was due to consider the Hillsborough Law (Public Office (Accountability) Bill) today. Over the weekend I wrote to Justice Secretary to outline my concerns which mirror those of campaigners and MPs involved across Parliament, as well as the Mayor’s of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region. It was clear from the Manchester ArenaContinue reading “Hillsborough Law”
Update: Action on Broadway & Costco Traffic
Great to be down at the Broadway/Long Lane junction this week with representatives from National Highways, Costco Oldham, JW Lees Brewery, and local Councillor Graham Shuttleworth and Kyle Phythian to bring all sides together and see the issues for ourselves. Like most people locally, I think Costco has been a real boost for Chadderton. ItContinue reading “Update: Action on Broadway & Costco Traffic”
Backing our pubs & local hospitality
Our pubs matter. They’re at the heart of our communities and are vital for bringing local people together. That’s why I support a potential new package of support for pubs, and why I want to see that help extended to the wider hospitality sector too. From pubs and cafés to restaurants and small independents, theseContinue reading “Backing our pubs & local hospitality”
We need fair play on drop-off charges
We are very proud of the success of Manchester Airport, but it’s got to step up and sort out its drop off payment and enforcement. And a marker is down. Gatwick’s £10 is rip off. That is a move which should be undone, not followed. Head to the link below for more
This week in Parliament
Along with the usual meetings with fellow MPs, stakeholders & sector representatives, it’s been a particularly busy week in Parliament pushing for the best deal for our area. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 In Westminster Hall, I raised concerns about parking, drop-off and pick-up charges at Manchester Airport calling for fairer rules, clearer signage and aContinue reading “This week in Parliament”
Getting the balance right on digital ID
I welcome the government’s revisions to the digital ID policy. Mandatory ID was an overstep too far. When the Prime Minister led Labour into government, he was clear in his first speech on Downing Street: this Labour government would tread lightly on people’s lives, and we would be a government of service. We can useContinue reading “Getting the balance right on digital ID”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 