OLDHAM West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has received his first Covid-19 jab and has taken to social media to urge other residents to follow suit.

In a video posted on the MP's Facebook page Mr McMahon is seen speaking to camera about the importance of getting the vaccine and his "delight" on being jabbed.

He said: “As the vaccination rollout continues at a pace, successfully protecting people here in Oldham, I'm delighted that yesterday, I was able to take the AstraZeneca vaccination at the Failsworth Health Centre, the fantastic team there are working around the clock to make sure that the population is protected.”

The MP joins 115,000 people in Oldham who have received their first dose and 60,000 who have had their second dose.

He added:“And the prize is, the more that we are protected the more people who take the vaccination the better we are at making sure that we can come through this on the other side, that the light at the end of the tunnel is nearly here.”

“Now not everybody will be comfortable taking vaccinations, we completely understand that but it's so important that we put those to one side, and that together were able to defeat the virus.”

“So please when you get that invitation, when your age group is included, please do your utmost to get the vaccination as soon as possible.”