Jim McMahon MP
@jimmcmahon.co.uk
Labour & Co-operative MP for Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton | Chair of @CoopParty.bsky.social
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Absolutely inspiring weekend for @coopparty.party.coop annual conference with great speakers, company, and ideas to build a better Community Britain.
A great team effort 🐝👏
A great team effort 🐝👏
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With the right support, co-operatives, credit unions and thriving high streets will be key to community-led growth argues @jimmcmahon.co.uk
‘The budget give Labour an opportunity to unleash grassroots growth through co-operation’ – LabourList
In his speech to this year’s Labour Conference, the Prime Minister spoke of the need to “grow our economy from the grassroots”. He was clear…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
With the right support, co-operatives, credit unions and thriving high streets will be key to community-led growth argues @jimmcmahon.co.uk
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The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is the biggest shift in power to communities in decades.
Tonight, the Conservatives and Reform voted against it.
Tonight, the Conservatives and Reform voted against it.
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is the biggest shift in power to communities in decades.
Tonight, the Conservatives and Reform voted against it.
Tonight, the Conservatives and Reform voted against it.
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Ahead of tomorrow’s Budget, our Chair @jimmcmahonmp.bsky.social writes exclusively in @LabourList.bsky.social about how the Budget can drive grassroots growth and support our shared goal of doubling the size of the co-operative sector.
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ahead of tomorrow’s Budget, our Chair @jimmcmahonmp.bsky.social writes exclusively in @LabourList.bsky.social about how the Budget can drive grassroots growth and support our shared goal of doubling the size of the co-operative sector.
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Calls for police operation with 100s of arrests to be extended across Oldham
Calls for police operation with 100s of arrests to be extended across Oldham
Jim McMahon, the MP for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, has urged Greater Manchester Police to extend Operation Vulcan across the borough
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November 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Calls for police operation with 100s of arrests to be extended across Oldham
Darker evenings soon come! But it’s great to continue to speak to speak to local people with our amazing local Labour team and councillors 🌹👍
November 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Darker evenings soon come! But it’s great to continue to speak to speak to local people with our amazing local Labour team and councillors 🌹👍
It was a pleasure to meet with William Lees Jones from the longstanding family run institution JW Lees Brewery about the pub and wider hospitality industry at the Boat & Horses in Chadderton🍺
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
It was a pleasure to meet with William Lees Jones from the longstanding family run institution JW Lees Brewery about the pub and wider hospitality industry at the Boat & Horses in Chadderton🍺
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This is the co-op difference - 7,000 apprenticeships by 2030, using £70m in unlocked, unused levy funds by the Co-op Group.
That's thousands of new apprenticeships in care, charity, and community organisations.
That's thousands of new apprenticeships in care, charity, and community organisations.
Co-op announces £70m plans to create thousands of apprenticeships
The retail giant said it was committed to establishing 7,000 apprenticeships by 2030.
www.independent.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This is the co-op difference - 7,000 apprenticeships by 2030, using £70m in unlocked, unused levy funds by the Co-op Group.
That's thousands of new apprenticeships in care, charity, and community organisations.
That's thousands of new apprenticeships in care, charity, and community organisations.
It’s a fair question.
Alternately introduce a fit and proper person test for social media platform owners operating in the UK.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
Alternately introduce a fit and proper person test for social media platform owners operating in the UK.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It’s a fair question.
Alternately introduce a fit and proper person test for social media platform owners operating in the UK.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
Alternately introduce a fit and proper person test for social media platform owners operating in the UK.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
The Fair Funding review update to include the continuation of the Recovery Grant is an important acknowledgement that not all councils are going into the multiyear settlement from the same starting point. (1/3)
The LGA has issued a statement on MHCLG's full response to the Fair Funding Review 2.0 consultation.
All councils - both rural and urban alike - need to be protected from real terms cuts to ensure their financial sustainability.
Read the full statement: https://orlo.uk/ilg1B
All councils - both rural and urban alike - need to be protected from real terms cuts to ensure their financial sustainability.
Read the full statement: https://orlo.uk/ilg1B
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Fair Funding review update to include the continuation of the Recovery Grant is an important acknowledgement that not all councils are going into the multiyear settlement from the same starting point. (1/3)
Appreciate Robert Troy, the Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions, and Insurance in Ireland taking the time to discuss the work they are doing to strengthen and grow credit unions. (1/2)
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Appreciate Robert Troy, the Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions, and Insurance in Ireland taking the time to discuss the work they are doing to strengthen and grow credit unions. (1/2)
It was a pleasure to catch up with Dr Georgia Brennan at the Maths Week Parliamentary Expo.
A proud Oldhamer who went on to Oxford to complete a PhD where she now works on mathematical modelling of Alzheimer’s. (1/2)
A proud Oldhamer who went on to Oxford to complete a PhD where she now works on mathematical modelling of Alzheimer’s. (1/2)
November 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It was a pleasure to catch up with Dr Georgia Brennan at the Maths Week Parliamentary Expo.
A proud Oldhamer who went on to Oxford to complete a PhD where she now works on mathematical modelling of Alzheimer’s. (1/2)
A proud Oldhamer who went on to Oxford to complete a PhD where she now works on mathematical modelling of Alzheimer’s. (1/2)
🎯 £70m investment creating 7,000 apprenticeships.
Good business means investing in the future.
Strong leadership from the Co-op Group 🐝
Good business means investing in the future.
Strong leadership from the Co-op Group 🐝
Co-op announces £70m plans to create thousands of jobs across UK
Co-op announces £70m plans to create thousands of jobs across UK
The Co-op has announced plans to create thousands of new jobs, through bringing in 7,000 apprenticeships by 2030 at sites across the UK.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🎯 £70m investment creating 7,000 apprenticeships.
Good business means investing in the future.
Strong leadership from the Co-op Group 🐝
Good business means investing in the future.
Strong leadership from the Co-op Group 🐝
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At our conference, we made the case for co-operation and community.
We are working to build a legacy that can never be taken away. Change driven by communities, for communities; a better Britain, not a bitter Britain.
We are working to build a legacy that can never be taken away. Change driven by communities, for communities; a better Britain, not a bitter Britain.
November 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
At our conference, we made the case for co-operation and community.
We are working to build a legacy that can never be taken away. Change driven by communities, for communities; a better Britain, not a bitter Britain.
We are working to build a legacy that can never be taken away. Change driven by communities, for communities; a better Britain, not a bitter Britain.
Absolutely inspiring weekend for @coopparty.party.coop annual conference with great speakers, company, and ideas to build a better Community Britain.
A great team effort 🐝👏
A great team effort 🐝👏
November 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Absolutely inspiring weekend for @coopparty.party.coop annual conference with great speakers, company, and ideas to build a better Community Britain.
A great team effort 🐝👏
A great team effort 🐝👏
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As we start to close Day 2 of our Community Britain: Co-operative Party Conference, Douglas Alexander has a message for our supporters and members. 🐝
November 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
As we start to close Day 2 of our Community Britain: Co-operative Party Conference, Douglas Alexander has a message for our supporters and members. 🐝
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There's a buzz about our conference - bringing together leaders from the trade union movement, co-operative movement, and the heart of Government. 🐝
It's been a fantastic day for our Party and an incredible year for our movement - and we're only getting started.
It's been a fantastic day for our Party and an incredible year for our movement - and we're only getting started.
November 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
There's a buzz about our conference - bringing together leaders from the trade union movement, co-operative movement, and the heart of Government. 🐝
It's been a fantastic day for our Party and an incredible year for our movement - and we're only getting started.
It's been a fantastic day for our Party and an incredible year for our movement - and we're only getting started.
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Joanne Thomas, General Secretary of Usdaw and Chair of Labour Unions, has a message for co-operators at our Community Britain conference.
November 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Joanne Thomas, General Secretary of Usdaw and Chair of Labour Unions, has a message for co-operators at our Community Britain conference.
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Local people know the area best and know what needs to change, like Steve Reed MP says.
That’s what powers Pride in Place and that’s what makes Community Britain so important.
That’s what powers Pride in Place and that’s what makes Community Britain so important.
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Local people know the area best and know what needs to change, like Steve Reed MP says.
That’s what powers Pride in Place and that’s what makes Community Britain so important.
That’s what powers Pride in Place and that’s what makes Community Britain so important.
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On 1 May 2026, we will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions when we switch on the new private rented sector tenancy system.
More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025: Our roadmap for reforming the Private Rented Sector
www.gov.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM
On 1 May 2026, we will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions when we switch on the new private rented sector tenancy system.
More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The level of abuse and harassment being directed towards councillors across the political spectrum is completely unacceptable and more often than not goes unchecked. (1/2)
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
‘My grandson has seen pictures of me with a noose around my neck’
Two councillors spoke out about a widespread issue in Oldham
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The level of abuse and harassment being directed towards councillors across the political spectrum is completely unacceptable and more often than not goes unchecked. (1/2)
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
Mayors are generally more visible, accountable and effective at drawing public services together, often supported by full time Deputies focusing on crime and policing issues. (1/2)
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Mayors are generally more visible, accountable and effective at drawing public services together, often supported by full time Deputies focusing on crime and policing issues. (1/2)
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This week is Respect for Shopworkers Week.
There's been a decrease in abuse towards shopworkers this year, but any abuse is too much, as @usdawunion.bsky.social find nearly three quarters of retail staff have faced verbal abuse from customers.
There's been a decrease in abuse towards shopworkers this year, but any abuse is too much, as @usdawunion.bsky.social find nearly three quarters of retail staff have faced verbal abuse from customers.
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This week is Respect for Shopworkers Week.
There's been a decrease in abuse towards shopworkers this year, but any abuse is too much, as @usdawunion.bsky.social find nearly three quarters of retail staff have faced verbal abuse from customers.
There's been a decrease in abuse towards shopworkers this year, but any abuse is too much, as @usdawunion.bsky.social find nearly three quarters of retail staff have faced verbal abuse from customers.
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A new Director General, a new Charter... a new model of ownership?
It's all change at the BBC, but the change to a mutual model is well overdue.
We think the BBC should be owned by you, the public.
It's all change at the BBC, but the change to a mutual model is well overdue.
We think the BBC should be owned by you, the public.
November 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A new Director General, a new Charter... a new model of ownership?
It's all change at the BBC, but the change to a mutual model is well overdue.
We think the BBC should be owned by you, the public.
It's all change at the BBC, but the change to a mutual model is well overdue.
We think the BBC should be owned by you, the public.
A wonderful show of respect across Oldham, Chadderton and Royton.
It was an honour to join with our armed forces, RBL, uniformed groups and the wider community for Chadderton’s service this year.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
It was an honour to join with our armed forces, RBL, uniformed groups and the wider community for Chadderton’s service this year.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A wonderful show of respect across Oldham, Chadderton and Royton.
It was an honour to join with our armed forces, RBL, uniformed groups and the wider community for Chadderton’s service this year.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
It was an honour to join with our armed forces, RBL, uniformed groups and the wider community for Chadderton’s service this year.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay