Debbie Abrahams MP
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth. Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee.
Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health. Former NHS Trust Chair & PH academic. Tackling inequalities and fighting for fairness.
Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health. Former NHS Trust Chair & PH academic. Tackling inequalities and fighting for fairness.
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
I am very grateful to my team of volunteers for speaking to residents on Hodge Clough. Following a community meeting I held at the Moorside & Sholver Community Centre in October, I have been in touch with stakeholders since to discuss progress on actions taken from the meeting.
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I am very grateful to my team of volunteers for speaking to residents on Hodge Clough. Following a community meeting I held at the Moorside & Sholver Community Centre in October, I have been in touch with stakeholders since to discuss progress on actions taken from the meeting.
Today, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country, and express our gratitude to all who continue to serve.
November 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Today, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country, and express our gratitude to all who continue to serve.
I am grateful to Oldham Council, Historic England and the representative from St Pauls for joining me today to discuss the development of St Pauls in Shaw.
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I am grateful to Oldham Council, Historic England and the representative from St Pauls for joining me today to discuss the development of St Pauls in Shaw.
I attended the Remembrance Day service in Oldham; it was an honour to lay a wreath in memory of all the armed forces men and women who have been injured or gave their lives for us.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I attended the Remembrance Day service in Oldham; it was an honour to lay a wreath in memory of all the armed forces men and women who have been injured or gave their lives for us.
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
This week
I held my weekly MP surgery, where constituents raised concerns with me about the growing division in our society. I have had many constituents contact me with similar worries. I have written to Oldham Council to discuss how we can address these concerns locally.
I held my weekly MP surgery, where constituents raised concerns with me about the growing division in our society. I have had many constituents contact me with similar worries. I have written to Oldham Council to discuss how we can address these concerns locally.
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This week
I held my weekly MP surgery, where constituents raised concerns with me about the growing division in our society. I have had many constituents contact me with similar worries. I have written to Oldham Council to discuss how we can address these concerns locally.
I held my weekly MP surgery, where constituents raised concerns with me about the growing division in our society. I have had many constituents contact me with similar worries. I have written to Oldham Council to discuss how we can address these concerns locally.
During the Second World War, on the night of 10 May 1941, over 700 tons of explosives rained down on London. The Houses of Parliament were struck by several incendiary bombs. The House of Commons Chamber was engulfed by flames and destroyed. But we rebuild, we restore, we continue.
November 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
During the Second World War, on the night of 10 May 1941, over 700 tons of explosives rained down on London. The Houses of Parliament were struck by several incendiary bombs. The House of Commons Chamber was engulfed by flames and destroyed. But we rebuild, we restore, we continue.
I have just attended the launch of the #DESJusticeUK campaign in #Parliament.
Between 1940s and 1980s, women who suffered multiple miscarriages were often prescribed Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic form of oestrogen.
Between 1940s and 1980s, women who suffered multiple miscarriages were often prescribed Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic form of oestrogen.
November 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I have just attended the launch of the #DESJusticeUK campaign in #Parliament.
Between 1940s and 1980s, women who suffered multiple miscarriages were often prescribed Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic form of oestrogen.
Between 1940s and 1980s, women who suffered multiple miscarriages were often prescribed Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic form of oestrogen.
Last week I visited Farida Women's Centre to learn more about the services for and support to women and girls across #Oldham particularly those who are experiencing violence or abuse.
October 31, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Last week I visited Farida Women's Centre to learn more about the services for and support to women and girls across #Oldham particularly those who are experiencing violence or abuse.
This year was the 7th year of my annual memory walk which I set up as part of the #DementiaFriendlyOldham campaign.
As Co-Chair of the #DementiaAPPG, we undertake inquiries on e.g., what research there is on how to prevent Dementia. We know that keeping active and engaged is really important.
As Co-Chair of the #DementiaAPPG, we undertake inquiries on e.g., what research there is on how to prevent Dementia. We know that keeping active and engaged is really important.
October 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This year was the 7th year of my annual memory walk which I set up as part of the #DementiaFriendlyOldham campaign.
As Co-Chair of the #DementiaAPPG, we undertake inquiries on e.g., what research there is on how to prevent Dementia. We know that keeping active and engaged is really important.
As Co-Chair of the #DementiaAPPG, we undertake inquiries on e.g., what research there is on how to prevent Dementia. We know that keeping active and engaged is really important.
The #workandpensionscommittee commissioned analysis from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social to estimate the savings to DWP spending if 5% of unemployed or economically inactive people on #UniversalCredit received employment and health support, and moved into employment.
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The #workandpensionscommittee commissioned analysis from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social to estimate the savings to DWP spending if 5% of unemployed or economically inactive people on #UniversalCredit received employment and health support, and moved into employment.
Our @labouruk.bsky.social Government is rebalancing the rights of renters in the new #RentersRightsAct. Private sector and building a future where tenants are protected, respected and empowered.
A historic moment for renters across the country and we’re proud to deliver it.
A historic moment for renters across the country and we’re proud to deliver it.
October 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Our @labouruk.bsky.social Government is rebalancing the rights of renters in the new #RentersRightsAct. Private sector and building a future where tenants are protected, respected and empowered.
A historic moment for renters across the country and we’re proud to deliver it.
A historic moment for renters across the country and we’re proud to deliver it.
It was great to meet our new @manccop.bsky.social Inspector for Central Oldham.
Thank you to Inspector Katherine Murray for meeting with me and doing a walkabout in #Higginshaw to follow up from the community meeting I held earlier this year.
Thank you to Inspector Katherine Murray for meeting with me and doing a walkabout in #Higginshaw to follow up from the community meeting I held earlier this year.
October 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
It was great to meet our new @manccop.bsky.social Inspector for Central Oldham.
Thank you to Inspector Katherine Murray for meeting with me and doing a walkabout in #Higginshaw to follow up from the community meeting I held earlier this year.
Thank you to Inspector Katherine Murray for meeting with me and doing a walkabout in #Higginshaw to follow up from the community meeting I held earlier this year.
Last week I attended Oldham’s secondary schools headteacher forum hosted at Blue Coat School.
October 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Last week I attended Oldham’s secondary schools headteacher forum hosted at Blue Coat School.
It was lovely to speak to the women at the Greenhill Primary School #WomensChaiProject Thank you so much for inviting me.
October 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It was lovely to speak to the women at the Greenhill Primary School #WomensChaiProject Thank you so much for inviting me.
This was my 7th annual #oldhammemorywalk which forms part of the Dementia Friendly Oldham campaign.
October 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This was my 7th annual #oldhammemorywalk which forms part of the Dementia Friendly Oldham campaign.
#BlackHistoryMonth celebrates the contribution of men and women from the Black community to UK history!
Wayne Melanie & Louise Marshall are international musicians born and raised here in Oldham by Costella and John.
Wayne Melanie & Louise Marshall are international musicians born and raised here in Oldham by Costella and John.
October 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth celebrates the contribution of men and women from the Black community to UK history!
Wayne Melanie & Louise Marshall are international musicians born and raised here in Oldham by Costella and John.
Wayne Melanie & Louise Marshall are international musicians born and raised here in Oldham by Costella and John.
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Today is the #UN Day for the #EradicationofPoverty.
Poverty is not inevitable - it is a consequence of the political decisions. Between 2010 and 2024 poverty across thecountry, and for children and disabled people in particular got much worse.
Poverty is not inevitable - it is a consequence of the political decisions. Between 2010 and 2024 poverty across thecountry, and for children and disabled people in particular got much worse.
October 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Today is the #UN Day for the #EradicationofPoverty.
Poverty is not inevitable - it is a consequence of the political decisions. Between 2010 and 2024 poverty across thecountry, and for children and disabled people in particular got much worse.
Poverty is not inevitable - it is a consequence of the political decisions. Between 2010 and 2024 poverty across thecountry, and for children and disabled people in particular got much worse.
A glimmer of hope as the #Gaza ceasefire begins after months of diplomatic efforts behind the scenes. We look to the next phase of this process and the building of a lasting and just peace www.debbieabrahams.org.uk/gaza-response/
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October 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A glimmer of hope as the #Gaza ceasefire begins after months of diplomatic efforts behind the scenes. We look to the next phase of this process and the building of a lasting and just peace www.debbieabrahams.org.uk/gaza-response/
The #workandpensionselectcommittee commissioned analysis to estimate the savings and financial benefit of Universal credit (UC) claimants currently unemployed or economically inactive returning to work through employment and health support programmes.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The #workandpensionselectcommittee commissioned analysis to estimate the savings and financial benefit of Universal credit (UC) claimants currently unemployed or economically inactive returning to work through employment and health support programmes.
This very moving exhibition was in Parliament this week. It depicts quilts from different parts of the country made to remember people who'd died by suicide by their loved ones. This one was made by people from Greater Manchester.
October 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This very moving exhibition was in Parliament this week. It depicts quilts from different parts of the country made to remember people who'd died by suicide by their loved ones. This one was made by people from Greater Manchester.
As chair of the #Work&PensionSelectCommittee it was good to welcome the chair and members of the Social Security Advisory Committee to today's meeting.
October 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
As chair of the #Work&PensionSelectCommittee it was good to welcome the chair and members of the Social Security Advisory Committee to today's meeting.