Introducing My Elected Representatives (Codes of Conduct) Bill
Today I will be introducing my Private Members’ Bill on the Elected Representatives (Codes of Conduct). This Bill puts the Ministerial and Members’ Codes of Conduct onto a statutory footing, as well as introducing a national, statutory Code of Conduct for local councillors. This Bill will, for the first time in our 400 plus year […]
The Challenges Facing Our NHS
My office has been inundated with messages from my constituents concerned about forthcoming operations and other treatments. I have seen for myself the immense strain being placed on our NHS staff. The hardworking Royal Oldham Hospital staff have been praised by the CQC for their care and commitment to patients in the recent inspection however, […]
Christmas 2023 Office Hours
Due to the festive break, my office will close from 23 December – 3 January. From 3rd January, my team and I will be here to help you with any issue you may have. I will be periodically checking my email and voicemail over Christmas and the New Year, so if you have a very […]
Kind Fest: Compassion in Politics?
It’s a pleasure to be speaking with you today as the co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Compassionate Politics. For those of you not familiar with our Parliamentary system, APPGs consist of members from different parties and from both Houses. We aim to work collaboratively together to address specific issues; in this case we […]
My Letter to the Chancellor
Dear Chancellor, I am writing to you regarding the forthcoming Autumn Statement. As our new Chancellor, you made a commitment to compassion in your fiscal decision-making. As co-Chair of the APPG for Compassionate Politics and Chair of the APPG on Dementia, I would like you to consider disabled people, including those living with dementia, in […]
Debbie Abrahams on Compassionate Conservatism – Independent Comment Piece
Everyone, it seems, is talking about it. In recent weeks the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, his Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and Ministers including Michael Gove, have all mentioned the need for “compassion” in politics and an era of “compassionate Conservatism”. As Co-Chair of the All-Party Group for Compassionate Politics, this is, of course, something I welcome. […]
An Important Update
I wanted to let you know that I will be undergoing hip replacement surgery this week which will mean I won’t be around over the next few weeks. You may recall I had my first hip replaced in 2018. Unfortunately over the last 18 months or so, I have been experiencing severe pain in my […]
Energy Price Cap Rise
People are already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and incomes not keeping pace with record levels of inflation. This massive hike in the amount energy companies will be able to charge their customers will add to the pressure they’re facing and increase the number of people who will be deciding between heating or eating. National […]
My July – August Newsletter
The latest edition of my e-newsletter is now available! It contains an update on my activities across the constituency and in Parliament. Please read it by clicking here!
STATEMENT ON KASHMIR
Today as we mark the third anniversary of the unilateral revocation of articles 370 and 35A from the Indian Constitution by the Indian Government, removing the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and imposing direct rule from Delhi, I am sending this message of solidarity to the people of Kashmir, both in Indian-administered Kashmir and […]