THE GOVERNMENT has introduced new legislation which means photographic identification will be compulsory for anyone voting in person in this year’s elections. Voters attending the…
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MP Debbie Abrahams seeks public input for ‘once in a generation’ chance to update digital age legislation
MP Debbie Abrahams is asking the public for their views on the Government’s Online Safety Bill after she was selected as a member of the…
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Response to Census 2021 exceeds expectations as deadline approaches
THE response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count. For those…
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£56,600 grant boost for Oldham Coliseum from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
A WELCOME boost of £56,000 has been granted to Oldham Coliseum Theatre from the second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. This award will…
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Households reminded it is not too late to take part in Census 2021
SUNDAY, MARCH 21 marked Census Day 2021 – but it is not too late for those who have not completed the survey to do so.…
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Oldham joins Kickstart scheme to tackle increased youth unemployment
By Jasmine Jackson OLDHAM Council is aiming to get more than 1,500 young people aged 16-24 into work over the next 12 months to tackle…
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Oldham College gives warm welcome to ‘Skills for Jobs’ post-16 education plans
OLDHAM College has given a “warm welcome” to new plans for the future of skills, jobs and training that could significantly transform the prospects of…
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MP Debbie Abrahams supports Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill
By Jacklin Kwan OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has added her voice to those of other MPs and environmental campaigners supporting the Climate…
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Oldham politicians call on Government to release lockdown exit plan after ‘failures’ handling Covid-19 pandemic
OLDHAM’s council leader and MPs have signed a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak criticising the Government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sean Fielding, Debbie Abrahams…
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Vigil in Uppermill to remember those who have died at sea trying to seek asylum
THERE will be a small vigil held in Uppermill on Tuesday, November 3 in memory of the family who died in The English Channel last…
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Mr Speaker tells summer school participants ‘young people matter’
SPEAKER of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has told participants at MP Debbie Abrahams virtual summer school how he has spent years campaigning…
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MPs call for stiff punishment for use of disposable barbecues on moors
OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, is among a group of politicians to sign a letter supporting criminalising the use of disposable barbecues on…
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Letter to the editor: Rising child poverty in Oldham – who is responsible?
A letter to the editor from the Oldham & Saddleworth Green Party Shocking figures from End Child Poverty coalition* show that 38% of Oldham children…
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Ticket to ride – Oldham MP gets opposition cabinet transport role
OLDHAM West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has been appointed to Sir Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet as shadow secretary of state for transport. The former…
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Debbie Abrahams nominated for MP of the Year award
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has been nominated for the MP of the Year Award 2019. The awards will take place in…
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Politicians listen to local businesses’ concerns over Brexit
LOCAL businesses from across Oldham, Saddleworth, Royton and Shaw have met with MPs, the Leader of Oldham Council, and Oldham’s branch of GM Chamber of Commerce,…
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MP welcomes changes to blue badge parking scheme for ‘hidden’ disabilities
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is welcoming ‘long overdue’ changes to the blue badge parking scheme to cover people with non-physical conditions,…
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Oldham Council reminds residents to register to vote in May elections
Oldham Council has urged residents to ensure they’re registered to vote ahead of the local elections in May. The town will go to the polls…
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MP encourages residents to check on neighbours as Cold Weather Payments are triggered
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, is encouraging people to check on their neighbours as freezing temperatures trigger emergency winter funding across…
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National consultation launched over convicted councillors holding office
A SADDLEWORTH woman has triggered a national campaign which could lead to key changes in laws on councillors found guilty of serious crimes holding public…
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Oldham Council accused of “pick-pocketing” Saddleworth during cost-cutting
OLDHAM COUNCIL has been accused of “pick pocketing” funds from Saddleworth as part of its cost-cutting measures. The claim was made by Saddleworth Parish Councillor…
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Community pharmacies cry for support against huge government cuts
RESIDENTS ARE being urged to back a ‘support your local pharmacy’ petition to protest against planned multi-million-pound cuts by the Department of Health. Every day,…
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Oldham Council awarded £70,000 to help tackle domestic violence
A £70,000 government grant has been given to Oldham Council to make sure victims of domestic abuse get access to the support they need. The…
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