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Short-Sighted Supported Housing Cuts Threaten Provision for Most Vulnerable

Labour held an Opposition Day Debate on Wednesday on the Government’s policies on supported housing which a coalition of charities providing supported accommodation for vulnerable people have warned about. Liz Rutherford, SHP Chief Executive, before the debate said: “Supported housing can be a lifeline for vulnerable homeless people, providing the stability that is essential if […]

Holocaust Memorial Day 2016

I commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) once again with the Saddleworth Peace Group in Uppermill last Sunday. This year we were joined by the Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham, Cllr Ateeque Ur-Rehman and Cllr Yasmin Toor, as well as Youth Mayor, Saskia Edwards. Every year we mark the horrors of the Holocaust and the Nazi’s […]

Government Plans to Slash Support for Disabled People

Today the Mirror newspaper has published my comment piece on the Government’s latest plans to slash support for disabled people. The consultation on aids and appliances for the Personal Independence Payment closes on 29th January – if you will be affected, do respond. The article is copied below:- Just before Christmas, the Government announced a […]

Why Kevin Sinfield is backing the Oldham Fairness Commission

I’m delighted that Oldhamer and 2015 BBC Sports Personality of the Year runner up, Kevin Sinfield is backing the Oldham Fairness Commission (OFC). See why Kevin is backing the Fairness Commission by watching the video below. The OFC will host its conference at Mahdlo at 10am on 29th January. It’s open to the public and […]

Pupils discuss democracy and fairness with Debbie

I  popped into St Anne’s RC Primary School, in Greenacres, on Monday (11th January) to meet the year 5 and 6 children and discuss democracy, and what ‘fairness’ means to them, in a question and answer session. I was greeted and given a personal tour of the school by the leaders of the School Council, Morgan Muhwati, 10, and […]

Take part in building a Fairer Oldham

I am delighted the Oldham Fairness Commission (OFC) will host its conference at Mahdlo at 10am on 29th January, which will be open to the public. At the conference, local Commissioners will commit to the OFC recommendations and discuss their draft actions plans to tackle inequalities and build a fairer Oldham. As everyone is welcome, […]

Recent floods; my thoughts and how I will hold the Government to account

Following the devastating effects of Storm Desmond and Eva, which sadly resulted in flooding approximately 16,000 homes in England including Saddleworth in my constituency, I would like to extend my sympathy to all those affected and my gratitude to the emergency services, armed forces and volunteers who rallied round to help afflicted communities over the holiday […]

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