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Debbie Abrahams MP. Debbie Abrahams MP of Oldham East and Saddleworth has been nominated for the first ever Grassroot Diplomat Initiative Awards. The award looks to recognise outstanding diplomats and politicians in the UK for their dedication, commitment and selfless efforts in representing civilian matters at the highest level. Nominated under the Business Driver [...]
Our local MP, Debbie Abrahams, has been interviewed by Sadaf Hussain from Saddleworth News. The interview took place at the library in Uppermill, and you can watch it in full by clicking on the box above! Debbie told Sadaf about how she found her first year as the MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth. [...]
Debbie Abrahams MP Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams took her campaign for action on late payments to small businesses to Parliament last week. She secured a debate in Westminster Hall on the issue. The venue is usually the place where relatively non-controversial topics are discussed, and Ms Abrahams drew praise from MPs [...]
Debbie Abrahams MP Unemployment in the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency has increased by more than 10% over the past year. According to figures compiled by Commons officials in Westminster and revealed by local MP Debbie Abrahams, there were 3,131 people out of work and claiming benefit in July, a rise of 297 on [...]
Debbie Abrahams MP presents the Year 2 pupils from Springhead with their plaque. Children from Springhead Infant and Nursery School have been named as runners-up in a top national competition organised by The Speaker of the House of Commons. School council members from Year 2 reached the [...]
Debbie Abrahams in the House of Commons recently. (picture: Parliament TV) Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has criticised government plans to fast-track the raising of the retirement age for women. During a Commons debate on the Pensions Bill last night, she said ministers were failing to protect women born in 1953 and [...]
Debbie Abrahams in the House of Commons recently. (picture: Parliament TV) Debbie Abrahams has spoken out about the future of the police, telling her fellow MPs the government has treated officers “poorly” by making “disastrous” cuts. Greater Manchester Police is expected to lose up to 3,000 posts over the coming four years, around half [...]
Debbie Abrahams in the House of Commons recently. (picture: Parliament TV) Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has again spoken out against the government’s planned changes to the National Health Service. In a Commons debate yesterday evening, Ms Abrahams criticised the proposals as “costly” and “ideologically driven.” Ministers recently announced a pause in the parliamentary process [...]
Debbie Abrahams in the House of Commons recently. (picture: Parliament TV) Debbie Abrahams took part in Prime Minister’s Questions for the first time yesterday. The Oldham East and Saddleworth MP asked David Cameron about the current pause in the government’s planned NHS reforms. She queried whether the pause was genuine, and asked why aspects [...]
Debbie Abrahams in the House of Commons recently. (picture: Parliament TV) Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams described the Budget as “strong on rhetoric but short on action” in the House of Commons last night. She gave a speech during the debate on the Budget, and accused Chancellor George Osborne of “ignoring evidence and pushing ahead [...]
Our new MP, Debbie Abrahams, has told Saddleworth News all about her first few weeks in office. In a video interview recorded in Uppermill, she also talked about the issues she’s been working on since she was elected in January. Ms Abrahams used the interview to reveal she’s already written to the Transport Secretary [...]
Debbie Abrahams MP Local politicians and business leaders have been giving their views on today’s Budget, delivered by Chancellor George Osborne. Mr Osborne announced a cut in fuel duty of 1p per litre, paid for by extra taxes on North Sea oil companies. He also confirmed an increase in the personal tax allowance, a [...]
Debbie Abrahams gets on her bike to support Earth Hour at Westminster this week. (picture: WWF/Debbie Abrahams' office) Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has been showing her support for the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour, due to take place later this month. The fund is urging people around the world to turn off their lights [...]
Debbie Abrahams MP pictured during the by-election campaign. The office of our new MP, Debbie Abrahams, has been in touch to make sure everyone in Saddleworth is aware of how best to contact her. Apparently there have been complaints from some local residents, who have been using old contact numbers and addresses which were [...]
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