Jim McMahon MP
@jimmcmahon.co.uk
Labour & Co-operative MP for Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton | Chair of @CoopParty.bsky.social
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Jim McMahon MP
@jimmcmahon.co.uk
· Nov 17
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 🐝👏
After so many broken promises, now is the time for action to give the North the rail connectivity it deserves.
It took a Labour government to do the hard yards, national government working hand in glove with our mayors to make it happen. (1/2)
It took a Labour government to do the hard yards, national government working hand in glove with our mayors to make it happen. (1/2)
'Game-changing': Oldham MPs welcome Northern Powerhouse Rail plans
'Game-changing': Oldham MPs welcome Northern Powerhouse Rail plans
Oldham MPs have welcomed the government's decision to develop Northern Powerhouse Rail, which would aim to improve connectivity in the North
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 10:07 AM
After so many broken promises, now is the time for action to give the North the rail connectivity it deserves.
It took a Labour government to do the hard yards, national government working hand in glove with our mayors to make it happen. (1/2)
It took a Labour government to do the hard yards, national government working hand in glove with our mayors to make it happen. (1/2)
Congratulations Frank on receiving your Order of the British Empire from the Prince of Wales yesterday at Windsor Castle. (1/2)
January 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Congratulations Frank on receiving your Order of the British Empire from the Prince of Wales yesterday at Windsor Castle. (1/2)
Northern Powerhouse Rail is finally moving forward & Labour is delivering for the North after years of Tory failure.
A new Manchester–Liverpool line, Piccadilly underground & better links across our region will shorten journeys, increase capacity, reduce congestion & drive local economic growth.
A new Manchester–Liverpool line, Piccadilly underground & better links across our region will shorten journeys, increase capacity, reduce congestion & drive local economic growth.
Labour is Delivering for the North where the Tories Failed
After many promises not kept under the previous government, we now have a plan to allow Northern Powerhouse Rail to finally move forward – and it’s a £45 billion boost for the North. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲…
jimmcmahon.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Northern Powerhouse Rail is finally moving forward & Labour is delivering for the North after years of Tory failure.
A new Manchester–Liverpool line, Piccadilly underground & better links across our region will shorten journeys, increase capacity, reduce congestion & drive local economic growth.
A new Manchester–Liverpool line, Piccadilly underground & better links across our region will shorten journeys, increase capacity, reduce congestion & drive local economic growth.
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 a rip off. That is a move which should be undone, not followed.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
And a marker is down. Gatwick’s £10 is a rip off. That is a move which should be undone, not followed.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
January 15, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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 a rip off. That is a move which should be undone, not followed.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
And a marker is down. Gatwick’s £10 is a rip off. That is a move which should be undone, not followed.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
Manchester Airport parking shouldn’t catch people out, that's why I raised concerns in Parliament about confusing drop-off & pick-up charges and disproportionate costs.
We need more transparency, clearer signage, fairer short-stay rules, and a proper appeals process for local people across Oldham.
We need more transparency, clearer signage, fairer short-stay rules, and a proper appeals process for local people across Oldham.
Fair parking. Clear rules. Better access at Manchester Airport.
Yesterday in Westminster Hall I spoke about the impact of parking, drop off and pick up charges at Manchester Airport, and what this means for local residents, airport workers and families travelli…
jimmcmahon.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Manchester Airport parking shouldn’t catch people out, that's why I raised concerns in Parliament about confusing drop-off & pick-up charges and disproportionate costs.
We need more transparency, clearer signage, fairer short-stay rules, and a proper appeals process for local people across Oldham.
We need more transparency, clearer signage, fairer short-stay rules, and a proper appeals process for local people across Oldham.
Many Labour MPs back an Australian led ban on social media for under 16s.
The UK Government should give it full consideration.
The UK Government should give it full consideration.
Sensible safeguarding
January 14, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Many Labour MPs back an Australian led ban on social media for under 16s.
The UK Government should give it full consideration.
The UK Government should give it full consideration.
Zahawi said he was frightened at the thought of Farage becoming PM.
Fair play, he's joined them to make sure that doesn't happen.
Fair play, he's joined them to make sure that doesn't happen.
Reform UK has been branded a "retirement home for disgraced former Conservative ministers" - after yet another former Tory MP joined the party.
19 Tories join Reform as Farage's party earns new 'disgraced' nickname
www.mirror.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Zahawi said he was frightened at the thought of Farage becoming PM.
Fair play, he's joined them to make sure that doesn't happen.
Fair play, he's joined them to make sure that doesn't happen.
There is a lot of discussion about why X and why Grok, when other AI and editing programmes allow user directed image generation. (1/4)
X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer
It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 1:12 PM
There is a lot of discussion about why X and why Grok, when other AI and editing programmes allow user directed image generation. (1/4)
X has become divisive, extreme and irrational by design.
But I honestly didn’t think elected politicians, however small in number, would line up to defend the platform or wilfully ignore the generation of sexual abuse images particularly against children. (1/2)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But I honestly didn’t think elected politicians, however small in number, would line up to defend the platform or wilfully ignore the generation of sexual abuse images particularly against children. (1/2)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Musk says outcry over X's Grok service is 'excuse for censorship'
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 1:31 PM
X has become divisive, extreme and irrational by design.
But I honestly didn’t think elected politicians, however small in number, would line up to defend the platform or wilfully ignore the generation of sexual abuse images particularly against children. (1/2)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But I honestly didn’t think elected politicians, however small in number, would line up to defend the platform or wilfully ignore the generation of sexual abuse images particularly against children. (1/2)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Rule change around HMOs in Oldham a 'fairer, more responsible' approach
Rule change around HMOs in Oldham a 'fairer, more responsible' approach
Rules surrounding small houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) have changed, which will lead to a "fairer" approach to planning around housing
dlvr.it
January 9, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Rule change around HMOs in Oldham a 'fairer, more responsible' approach
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🚨 There's over 400 Labour and Co-operative candidates ready to contest this year's Local Elections - but we're not stopping here.
If you're a Co-operative Party member thinking of standing as a Labour candidate, why not stand as a joint candidate? 🌹🐝
If you're a Co-operative Party member thinking of standing as a Labour candidate, why not stand as a joint candidate? 🌹🐝
January 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM
🚨 There's over 400 Labour and Co-operative candidates ready to contest this year's Local Elections - but we're not stopping here.
If you're a Co-operative Party member thinking of standing as a Labour candidate, why not stand as a joint candidate? 🌹🐝
If you're a Co-operative Party member thinking of standing as a Labour candidate, why not stand as a joint candidate? 🌹🐝
There seems to be good progress on dealing with re-selling test slots, but more urgency needed to end the inherited backlog of driving tests. For learners in Greater Manchester and all the main cities, it's a 24 week wait already. (1/2)
🚨 NEW: The Government is considering making learner drivers wait 6 months before they can sit their practical test
January 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM
There seems to be good progress on dealing with re-selling test slots, but more urgency needed to end the inherited backlog of driving tests. For learners in Greater Manchester and all the main cities, it's a 24 week wait already. (1/2)
Congratulations to all from and connected to Oldham who have been recognised in the Kings New Years Honours.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Congratulations to all from and connected to Oldham who have been recognised in the Kings New Years Honours.
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Oldham Coliseum refurbishment 'coming along nicely'
Oldham Coliseum refurbishment 'coming along nicely'
An update has been issued on the Oldham Coliseum refurbishment project, which leaders says is "coming along nicely".
dlvr.it
December 26, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Oldham Coliseum refurbishment 'coming along nicely'
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We at the Co-operative Party wish you a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We at the Co-operative Party wish you a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
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Ambulance workers are worried this festive period.
Over 70% of ambulance workers fear burnout.
And nearly half worry about physical attacks.
This Christmastime - think about the ambulance staff who keep us safe - before you do anything daft 🎄🚑
Over 70% of ambulance workers fear burnout.
And nearly half worry about physical attacks.
This Christmastime - think about the ambulance staff who keep us safe - before you do anything daft 🎄🚑
December 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Ambulance workers are worried this festive period.
Over 70% of ambulance workers fear burnout.
And nearly half worry about physical attacks.
This Christmastime - think about the ambulance staff who keep us safe - before you do anything daft 🎄🚑
Over 70% of ambulance workers fear burnout.
And nearly half worry about physical attacks.
This Christmastime - think about the ambulance staff who keep us safe - before you do anything daft 🎄🚑
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"For too long, Britain has been an overly centralised country, which has hoarded power in Whitehall and Westminster. Over decades, this has baked in regional inequality and deprived communities of the ability to make decisions which impact their lives."
✏️ Dan Monaghan
✏️ Dan Monaghan
How empowered councils can empower communities across the country
The national changes have created the opportunity to permanently embed stronger co-operative relationships between councils and communities.
party.coop
December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"For too long, Britain has been an overly centralised country, which has hoarded power in Whitehall and Westminster. Over decades, this has baked in regional inequality and deprived communities of the ability to make decisions which impact their lives."
✏️ Dan Monaghan
✏️ Dan Monaghan
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We've launched a new paper titled "Empowering Communities through Empowered Councils".
Over the last year, the Government has boosted powers to not just local councils, but residents too. Here's a few examples of what we can do with these brand new powers, campaigned for by the Co-operative Party.
Over the last year, the Government has boosted powers to not just local councils, but residents too. Here's a few examples of what we can do with these brand new powers, campaigned for by the Co-operative Party.
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We've launched a new paper titled "Empowering Communities through Empowered Councils".
Over the last year, the Government has boosted powers to not just local councils, but residents too. Here's a few examples of what we can do with these brand new powers, campaigned for by the Co-operative Party.
Over the last year, the Government has boosted powers to not just local councils, but residents too. Here's a few examples of what we can do with these brand new powers, campaigned for by the Co-operative Party.
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Congratulations to Andrea Egan on her election as General Secretary of UNISON. As an affiliate of Labour & TULO, I look forward to continuing our agenda for better pay, better rights & improved public services. And thank you to Christina McAnea for 5 years of collaboration & achievement.
December 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Congratulations to Andrea Egan on her election as General Secretary of UNISON. As an affiliate of Labour & TULO, I look forward to continuing our agenda for better pay, better rights & improved public services. And thank you to Christina McAnea for 5 years of collaboration & achievement.
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Lisa Nandy has said the BBC must remain independent, accountable, commanding public trust - and that it must reflect the whole of the UK, drive economic growth and be sustainably and fairly funded.
We agree. That's why we're calling for the BBC to be mutualised.
We agree. That's why we're calling for the BBC to be mutualised.
December 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Lisa Nandy has said the BBC must remain independent, accountable, commanding public trust - and that it must reflect the whole of the UK, drive economic growth and be sustainably and fairly funded.
We agree. That's why we're calling for the BBC to be mutualised.
We agree. That's why we're calling for the BBC to be mutualised.
Be bold. Working people deserve no less
BREAKING: Labour's landmark Employment Rights Bill has PASSED both Houses of Parliament. Its new rights will be transformational.
This is a massive step forward in delivering Labour's New Deal for Working People - passed by a Labour Government, delivered with the labour movement. Let's celebrate 🎉
This is a massive step forward in delivering Labour's New Deal for Working People - passed by a Labour Government, delivered with the labour movement. Let's celebrate 🎉
December 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Be bold. Working people deserve no less
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How police plan to stop more disorder in Oldham town centre
How police plan to stop more disorder in Oldham town centre
Following recent incidents of disorder in Oldham town centre, GMP is looking to tackle this issue in a highly visible way
dlvr.it
December 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
How police plan to stop more disorder in Oldham town centre
Great to be at Boundary Park yesterday for a really positive roundtable discussion about the next steps for the SportsTown project.
Plenty of work ahead, but the ambition is clear and the partnership is strong. 👏
Plenty of work ahead, but the ambition is clear and the partnership is strong. 👏
December 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Great to be at Boundary Park yesterday for a really positive roundtable discussion about the next steps for the SportsTown project.
Plenty of work ahead, but the ambition is clear and the partnership is strong. 👏
Plenty of work ahead, but the ambition is clear and the partnership is strong. 👏
And that working people voted for 🌹
MPs have PASSED the Employment Rights Bill AGAIN.
Now its over to the Lords to do the right thing - pass the Bill and deliver the new rights that working people are crying out for.
Now its over to the Lords to do the right thing - pass the Bill and deliver the new rights that working people are crying out for.
December 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
And that working people voted for 🌹
Great to meet with postmasters at Royton and Chadderton to discuss our shared ambition for the towns to be home to Banking Hubs.
All the banks have left, it’s important to rebuild these basic services back up.
All the banks have left, it’s important to rebuild these basic services back up.
December 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Great to meet with postmasters at Royton and Chadderton to discuss our shared ambition for the towns to be home to Banking Hubs.
All the banks have left, it’s important to rebuild these basic services back up.
All the banks have left, it’s important to rebuild these basic services back up.