Labour & Co-operative MP for Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton | Chair of @CoopParty | 🇬🇧 UK Gov | Minister for Local Government, Devolution & Regional Growth
Oldham, England
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Today I was honoured to join veterans, uniformed groups, alongside residents in Royton this year for Remembrance Sunday and to lay a wreath in memory of all those who have served and sacrificed so much in defence of our freedoms.
My thanks go to the Royton Branch of the Royal British Legion for organising today’s service, to all the Cadets, Scouts and Guides who played such an important part, and to Major Eddy Hardaker for hosting the service and delivering a thought-provoking speech.
It was wonderful to see so many people come together in Royton, and all who gathered across Chadderton and Oldham too to pay their respects
We will remember them.
Jim McMahon OBE MP retweeted
Today, we pause to remember all those who have died in the service of our country, and expresses gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
Jim McMahon OBE MP retweeted
CCIN extends our warmest congratulations to @jimrobbins on his appointment as the new General Secretary of the @CoopParty.
A previous Chair of CCIN, Jim is a passionate advocate for cooperative local government and played a key role in strengthening our cross-party network.
Jim McMahon OBE MP retweeted
Last week’s Budget gave British families and businesses much-needed breathing space for today.
But what does that actually look like for you?
Over 20 million households will receive £100 to help with your energy bills. We’ve also extended the £50 VAT cut on electricity until July 2027 and are scrapping unfair gas standing charges.
If you drive, we’ve extended the 5p cut to fuel duty to July 2027.
If you’re working hard on the National Living Wage, you’ll get a pay rise of £910 a year from April.
If you’re saving for your first home, our Your First Home Scheme will help 70,000 people onto the property ladder.
If you’re a pensioner living on the State Pension, you won’t pay a penny of income tax.
If you’re a new parent, we’re extending parental pay to more than 160,000 more mums, dads and partners, including the self-employed.
And at the supermarket, we’ve cut tariffs on more than 100 everyday products, from baked beans to chocolate.
These are our choices. These are Labour choices, putting you first.
Jim McMahon OBE MP retweeted
BREAKING: Swindon Labour group leader Jim Robbins has been appointed as the new general secretary of the Co-operative Party labourlist.org/2026/11/jim-r…
Jim McMahon OBE MP retweeted
Huge congratulations @jimrobbins !!
We're delighted to welcome @JimRobbins as the new General Secretary of the Co-operative Party.
Jim brings years of experience championing co-operative politics, and will lead our Party into an exciting new chapter as we approach our centenary.
Read our full statement below. 👇
ALT Jim brings a wealth of experience as a Labour and Co-operative councillor, council leader and champion of co-operative local government. He knows what it means to put co-operative principles into practice, giving communities a greater say and a genuine stake in their future. As we approach the centenary of our electoral agreement with the Labour Party, we have an incredible opportunity to build on a hundred years of co-operation and make democratic ownership an even greater part of Britain's future through Andy Burnham's government. I also want to pay tribute to Joe Fortune for his leadership and dedication to our Party. He has made an enormous contribution to our movement and helped put us in a strong position for the years ahead. I would also like to thank Caitlin Prowle for her service as Interim General Secretary, steering the Party brilliantly over the last few months. I'm confident Jim will bring the energy, experience and ambition to build on that progress.
I’m delighted @jimrobbins is to be our new General Secretary @CoopParty 🐝
This is an important time as we move from manifesto commitment to delivery of the co-operative agenda, and into our century year as sister party to @uklabour 🌹
We're delighted to welcome @JimRobbins as the new General Secretary of the Co-operative Party.
Jim brings years of experience championing co-operative politics, and will lead our Party into an exciting new chapter as we approach our centenary.
Read our full statement below. 👇
ALT Jim brings a wealth of experience as a Labour and Co-operative councillor, council leader and champion of co-operative local government. He knows what it means to put co-operative principles into practice, giving communities a greater say and a genuine stake in their future. As we approach the centenary of our electoral agreement with the Labour Party, we have an incredible opportunity to build on a hundred years of co-operation and make democratic ownership an even greater part of Britain's future through Andy Burnham's government. I also want to pay tribute to Joe Fortune for his leadership and dedication to our Party. He has made an enormous contribution to our movement and helped put us in a strong position for the years ahead. I would also like to thank Caitlin Prowle for her service as Interim General Secretary, steering the Party brilliantly over the last few months. I'm confident Jim will bring the energy, experience and ambition to build on that progress.
Jim McMahon OBE MP retweeted
Want to know more about Overnight Visitor Levy….⬇️
Combined with keeping a share of income tax and business rates, an Overnight Visitor Levy could be a game changer for West Yorkshire.
Money raised and spent here, without interference from Whitehall, means we can deliver further and faster on safer streets, better transport, more vibrant communities and more to do across our region.
A small contribution from visitors can help build a brighter West Yorkshire that works for all.
#coops 🐝👇
Workers, customers and communities should have a stake in the businesses they depend on.
That’s why we’re working to double the size of the co-operative economy. @AngelaRayner sets out how the Government’s new support for co-ops will help turn that commitment into reality.
Congratulations to @andrewpakes_ on this important appointment #coops 🐝
🐝 "This is the co-operative moment."
From the Rochdale Pioneers to the ambition to double our movement, @AndrewPakes_ sets out his vision as the Government's new Co-operatives and Mutuals Champion in @PoliticsHome.
I’m sorry to hear of the death of Lord Bryan Davies of Oldham.
Lord Davies represented Oldham Central and Royton as its Labour MP from 1992 to 1997, and held a number of senior parliamentary and government positions, including serving as Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords.
He was always very kind when we spoke during my time as council leader, where he always maintained an interest in the borough, and that continued from my arrival as an MP over a decade ago.
My condolences to his family, friends and former colleagues. May he rest in peace.
Jim McMahon OBE MP retweeted
This week we launched Hope on the High Street, our plan to rebuild the places people care about.
Backed by £125m to tackle derelict buildings, £65m to secure community ownership of important assets, £10m for high street rental auctions and £10m regional co-operative development.
Backed a budget which means;
🎯 Around 70,000 additional high-street businesses will pay no business rates.
🎯 Around 110,000 retail, hospitality and leisure properties will see their bills fall in 2027/28.
🎯 Half of all qualifying retail, hospitality and leisure properties in England will pay no business rates.
Real action to deliver growth in every postcode. @mhclg #highstreets
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This week we launched Hope on the High Street, our plan to rebuild the places people care about.
Backed by £125m to tackle derelict buildings, £65m to secure community ownership of important assets, £10m for high street rental auctions and £10m regional co-operative development.
Backed a budget which means;
🎯 Around 70,000 additional high-street businesses will pay no business rates.
🎯 Around 110,000 retail, hospitality and leisure properties will see their bills fall in 2027/28.
🎯 Half of all qualifying retail, hospitality and leisure properties in England will pay no business rates.
Real action to deliver growth in every postcode. @mhclg #highstreets
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Today we updated Parliament and local leaders on the review of Local Government Reorganisation and the next steps in delivering the programme.
This confirmed ‘minded to’ decisions for;
📍East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, the two unitary proposal including boundary changes requested by Brighton and Hove City Council, except for the parish of Falmer.
📍The one unitary proposal in Gloucestershire.
📍The three unitary proposal in Oxfordshire, including boundary changes.
📍The two unitary proposal in Warwickshire.
📍The two unitary proposal in Worcestershire.
We also outlined how we will support councils with the release of funding to recognise the work done to date.
All elections in 2027 will be on the current boundaries, with Shadow Unitary elections to in 2028, and vesting in 2029.
We will return with further updates before Christmas.
Read more; gov.uk/government/news/local…
@mhclg #localgov
Jim McMahon OBE MP retweeted
This is fantastic news. We know devolution is working for West Yorkshire so it’s great to see this rolled out across the country. Congratulations @andyburnham @JimfromOldham and @AngelaRayner and thank you for your commitment to leadership.
Devolution is growing to another level.
Alongside the #budget26 we published the Fiscal Devolution Roadmap 👇
🎯 Mayors to receive a share of locally generated income tax from April 2028.
🎯 100% business rates retention across local and regional government by the end of the decade. With Mayors receiving a 20% share from 2027.
🎯 Powers for all strategic authorities to introduce an Overnight Visitor Levy.
🎯 £1.5 billion investment borrowing facility for mayors from April 2028.
🎯 £150 million extra capacity funding for strategic authorities.
🎯 Read the roadmap here: assets.publishing.service.go…
#FiscalDevolution #LocalGovernment #Devolution #RegionalGrowth @mhclg @hmtreasury
Devolution is growing to another level.
Alongside the #budget26 we published the Fiscal Devolution Roadmap 👇
🎯 Mayors to receive a share of locally generated income tax from April 2028.
🎯 100% business rates retention across local and regional government by the end of the decade. With Mayors receiving a 20% share from 2027.
🎯 Powers for all strategic authorities to introduce an Overnight Visitor Levy.
🎯 £1.5 billion investment borrowing facility for mayors from April 2028.
🎯 £150 million extra capacity funding for strategic authorities.
🎯 Read the roadmap here: assets.publishing.service.go…
#FiscalDevolution #LocalGovernment #Devolution #RegionalGrowth @mhclg @hmtreasury
We have announced £285 million of capital grant funding for Good Growth Funds in 2027 to 2028, giving mayors and local leaders greater flexibility to invest in their own growth priorities.
Here are the allocations;
Tees Valley - £8.39 million
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough - £11.09 million
West of England - £14.49 million
York and North Yorkshire - £9.96 million
East Midlands - £26.97 million
Hull and East Yorkshire - £7.45 million
Greater Lincolnshire - £13.27 million
Cheshire and Warrington - £11.90 million
Cumbria - £6.03 million
Greater London Authority - £54.11 million
1/3 #Budget26
Funding for emerging strategic authorities
Devon, Plymouth and Torbay - £5.70 million
Lancashire - £7.27 million
Greater Essex - £8.76 million
Hampshire and Solent - £9.37 million
Norfolk and Suffolk - £7.85 million
Sussex and Brighton - £8.01 million
Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland - £5.34 million
2/3#Budget26
Staffordshire and Stoke - £5.35 million
Thames Valley - £9.10 million
Kent and Medway - £8.78 million
Wessex - £8.69 million
Hertfordshire - £5.61 million
Surrey - £5.68 million
Cornwall - £2.66
Funding retained for remaining areas
For places where there is not currently local agreement on the right footprint for future devolution, £23 million of funding is held in reserve. Funding will be allocated to individual places as and when agreement is reached on devolution footprints.
Read more gov.uk/government/publicatio… 3/3 #Budget26
