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.
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.
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.
I was really interested to hear about the #SaferforSummer campaign and #OpPalos
I look forward to working with Inspector Murray in the future.
I look forward to working with Inspector Murray in the future.
October 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I was really interested to hear about the #SaferforSummer campaign and #OpPalos
I look forward to working with Inspector Murray in the future.
I look forward to working with Inspector Murray in the future.
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.
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.
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.
I know I am not alone in the cautious relief we feel following the #Ceasefire in #Gaza, the release of #Israeli hostages and #Palestinian detainees & prisoners.
October 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I know I am not alone in the cautious relief we feel following the #Ceasefire in #Gaza, the release of #Israeli hostages and #Palestinian detainees & prisoners.
I asked the Housing Secretary about the transformative change the £20 million Pride of Place programme will have on Oldham and Saddleworth after having Government support from previous administrations slashed, but particularly by letting local people decide how it should be spent!
October 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I asked the Housing Secretary about the transformative change the £20 million Pride of Place programme will have on Oldham and Saddleworth after having Government support from previous administrations slashed, but particularly by letting local people decide how it should be spent!
As Chair of the #AppgDementia and former carer for my Mum, I'd like to invite you to join my 7th annual Memory Walk on 18 October 2025, in support of the Alzheimer's Society.
October 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
As Chair of the #AppgDementia and former carer for my Mum, I'd like to invite you to join my 7th annual Memory Walk on 18 October 2025, in support of the Alzheimer's Society.
I had my weekly surgery at @oldhamlibraries.bsky.social followed by my #weeklyMPknock, this week in #StMarys.
Planning, sports facilities, litter and anti-social behaviour were concerns raised at my surgery and on the doors.
Planning, sports facilities, litter and anti-social behaviour were concerns raised at my surgery and on the doors.
October 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I had my weekly surgery at @oldhamlibraries.bsky.social followed by my #weeklyMPknock, this week in #StMarys.
Planning, sports facilities, litter and anti-social behaviour were concerns raised at my surgery and on the doors.
Planning, sports facilities, litter and anti-social behaviour were concerns raised at my surgery and on the doors.
October is Black History Month. In this month, we honour the achievements, contributions, and history of Black people in the UK and around the world.
www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk
www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
October is Black History Month. In this month, we honour the achievements, contributions, and history of Black people in the UK and around the world.
www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk
www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk
I was delighted to address the @cpaguk.bsky.social conference in Manchester earlier this week. Lovely to catch up with @oldhamcouncil.bsky.social #WelfareRights workers too.
October 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I was delighted to address the @cpaguk.bsky.social conference in Manchester earlier this week. Lovely to catch up with @oldhamcouncil.bsky.social #WelfareRights workers too.