This budget revealed that the British contract is broken. Working people are being failed, the idea that if you work hard you can get on in life and you can build something for yourself and your family has been taken away from people. This hits at the heart of our country on a fundamental level.Continue reading “Reaction to the Budget”
Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news
Levelling-up Fund
It’s time to end the sticking plaster politics and have a long term plan for all of our communities sakes. Local councils and communities are on the brink due to decisions made in Downing Street. Funding has been slashed, the fair funding review delayed, business rate reset postponed, reserves are depleted, community assets sold offContinue reading “Levelling-up Fund”
Labour secures Immediate Ceasefire support in parliamentary vote
Yesterday evening, Labour moved a motion demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, mirroring calls from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, alongside the release of hostages and the supply of aid. The humanitarian crisis engulfing the nation has led to the deaths of around 30,000, including many children. As civilians were displaced to the south, RafahContinue reading “Labour secures Immediate Ceasefire support in parliamentary vote”
Local Government Finance
The local government finance settlement proves to be just another example of the sticking plaster politics we have come to expect from this government. Council’s are at the forefront of our communities. They provide the local services that we all rely on in our daily lives. From waste management to road maintenance to housing andContinue reading “Local Government Finance”
Labour’s Plan for Dentistry
After 14 years of Tory rule, Dentistry in the UK is in decay. 8 out of 10 dentists in the UK are not accepting new patients, people have no option but to suffer along or attempt dangerous ‘DIY dentistry’ which can cause serious long term issues. The collapse of NHS dentistry has left millions ofContinue reading “Labour’s Plan for Dentistry”
Corpus Christi Primary visit Parliament
It was such a pleasure to welcome students from Corpus Christi Primary School in Chadderton to Parliament this week. You were all brilliant & I hope you enjoyed the day in Parliament!
Newman College
Today I spoke in the Chamber during Education Questions regarding the Newman College in Chadderton and the issues they are facing with their roof & heating systems. The school is a PFI build and in 2016 it was sold to Amber Infrastructure, who have taken out approaching £80 million in shareholder dividends in the lastContinue reading “Newman College”
GM Police Section 60 Notices
Earlier this week, GMP employed a Section 60 (Stop and search) in Failsworth and then expanded this into Limeside following a number of attacks and reports of concern involving weapons. I have raised with the police over a long period my concern of gang related violence which many parents will recognise as the ‘postcode’ disputesContinue reading “GM Police Section 60 Notices”
