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An independent Oldham councillor announced a surprise decision to switch parties following discussions about the...

Oldham's Labour Group has hit out at the government over reported proposals for early years childcare.

MP McMahon welcomes new Council Leader Date published: 12 May 2021 Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has welcomed the news that Councillor Arooj Shah has been elected as the new leader of Oldham’s Labour Group and therefore set to be confirmed as council leader on May 19. Mr McMahon, himself a former Council Leader before Jean Stretton took over after his election as MP, has backed Cllr Shah to guide Oldham residents towards better times ahead. “I am immensely proud that Cllr Arooj Shah is set to become the Leader of Oldham Council with Cllr ...

Cllr Arooj Shah to be new leader of Oldham Council Date published: 10 May 2021 Arooj Shah will be confirmed as the Council Leader on 19 May Cllr Arooj Shah has been elected as the new leader of Oldham’s Labour Group and is set to be confirmed as council leader. Labour currently hold 40 oof 60 seats on the council, which means the Labour group leader will also become the leader of the council. Cllr Shah will be confirmed as leader at the annual meeting of the council on 19th May. The appointment follows former leader Sean Fielding's defeat in the local council elections on Thursday, in w...