The Oldham Times
Subscribe
National government
Politics

Oldham MP Jim McMahon secures appointment in new government

Kent Lawlor Profile Image
By Kent Lawlor News Reporter
Jim McMahon has said he is "delighted" following his new appointment <i>(Image: Submitted)</i>
Jim McMahon has said he is "delighted" following his new appointment (Image: Submitted)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

Jim McMahon MP has said he is "delighted" to have been appointed as a minister in the government of the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

The Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton MP will take on a new role as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

He said he will focus on furthering the government’s devolution plans and work to "strengthen the foundations of local councils".

Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to The Oldham Times’ morning and evening newsletters as well as our breaking news alerts 

Mr McMahon said: "I am delighted to be appointed by the Prime Minister as a Minister in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

"I’m looking forward to driving the next stage of devolution.

"We laid the foundations through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act, which established devolution by default, introduced the right to request, and delivered £12 billion of integrated settlements alongside new mayoral authorities."

Read more

Concerns over closure of King Street four months on from building collapse
Oldham restaurant issued heavy fine for having doors open outside of operating hours
Former Oldham window factory set to become restaurant after planning permission given

Mr McMahon added: "I want to continue building respect for councillors and mayors, giving them the powers they need to get things done for their regions and communities, while ensuring that devolution reaches into the heart of every neighbourhood with empowered frontline councillors.

"Above all, I want to ensure that the benefits of a Labour and Co-operative-led Government are felt in every part of the country, so that people see a real difference in the places they call home through grassroots economic growth, thriving community-owned assets and a stronger co-operative economy."

Mr McMahon served as a Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution under previous PM Sir Keir Starmer between July 2024 and September 2025.

National government
Politics

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos