For change to happen successfully, it must be owned by everyone, not just a few, argues Jim McMahon MP The publication...
Jim McMahon MP Articles
Earn it or lose it
Taking the support of working-class northerners for granted is no longer an option for Labour, if it ever was, warns...
This is no way to run a country
The public accounts committee report published today, Financial sustainability of local authorities 2014, is shocking,...
Gaining power to give it away
The general election is now less than eight months away and as the political battlelines are being drawn Labour is...
In praise of cooperation
If we are honest the last 12 months have not been great for advocates of cooperation. The debacles at the Co-operative...
A comprehensive programme for governance
The challenges Labour in local government has faced in recent years mirror those the next Labour government would have...
Local matters
Like most of you I came into politics to make a difference. I want the best for my family, my town and my party and...
More to politics than parliament
Last week was Local Democracy Week. Here in Oldham we have a whole range of events with local people and organisations...
Civic pride and Labour values
Last week a man gave me a cheque for a million pounds. Sadly for the family finances it wasn’t addressed to me but to...
Respect due
Labour councillors can shape the future of their areas and of their party, writes Jim McMahon LABOUR local government...
Transforming a town
Welcome to Greater Manchester. Oldham is a key player in the city-region and proud to be associated with its success....
Local action for local gain
The annual LGA conference is a valuable opportunity to catch up with the leading lights of local government, hear new...