"…The roots of our movement run deep, back to 1844 and the Rochdale pioneers: 27 working people who, through solidarity, challenged exploitation and built something that was lasting.
[Official Report, 21 October 2025; Vol. 773, c. 330WH.]
Written correction submitted by the hon. Member for Oldham West, Chadderton and …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"…The roots of our movement run deep, back to 1844 and the Rochdale pioneers: 28 working people who, through solidarity, challenged exploitation and built something that was lasting...." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"The shadow Secretary of State knows that I have a great deal of time for him as a person, but he must reflect on how all of his speech is about the rights of the landlord with absolutely nothing about the rights of tenants. In my own constituency, 600 children …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"First, I want to say how pleased I am at the turnout for this debate. It recognises the importance of co-operation in our communities, our economy and our politics. One thing that I observe in Britain today is that many people feel, in politics, the economy and society, that they …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
That this House has considered Government support for the co-operative sector.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner, in this important debate. I pay tribute to those leading this great movement in our co-operative societies, our mutuals and the Co-operative party, of …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"The fact is that those of us who believe in co-operatives as a movement and as a principle get it, but we can be quite selfish about it, and we quite enjoy co-operatives and mutuals being the best-kept secret in the UK economy. Well, I am sick and tired of …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"If it is to work, the whole of Government has to own this agenda. It is important that the Treasury and the Department for Business and Trade take a leading role, and of course, the community anchor in the MHCLG is important too, but the truth is that communities function …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"I think a lot of people in Britain feel as though it does not matter what they do, how hard they work or how big their contribution is; they are just not able to make ends meet or get on in life. The communities where they live have been incrementally …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"Oldham has stepped forward to take on a local inquiry, and it has been waiting to understand what the move to the national inquiry means for its work. The same is true of victims and survivors, whose bravery and strength in the most difficult circumstances have been truly remarkable. What …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech