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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