This assisted dying bill has rapidly lost the confidence of MPs and the strong momentum against it is now clear.

So delighted that Rochdale has today been announced as Greater Manchester's Town of Culture 2025/26

Well done to all involved + a big thanks to
Andy Burnham for his strong support.

Can't wait for the family arts festival, Rochdale Poet Laureate and Young Poet Laureate + more.

This Saturday is the grand launch party of the Rochdale Get Together After Serving (GTAS) Military Veterans and Community Hub.

5-a-side football, DJ + family fun, all for free at R-Kix Box2Box Bar 3pm onwards.

Proud to promote it in Parliament, to give a shout out to Adam Trennery + all involved.

Proud to promote today plans for the SMMC (Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Centre) in Rochdale.

It’s key to AndyBurnham.bsky.social’s
Atom Valley development zone covering 17m sq ft across Rochdale, Middleton, Bury + Oldham.

Thanks to Industry minister Sarah Jones for her support.

Today is International Holocaust Memorial Day where we remember the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust alongside millions in other persecuted groups. We also commemorate those murdered in more recent genocides internationally.

My speech from last week's debate is here
tinyurl.com/3kk5hf4y

Today I spoke in Parliament about the hard work being done in Rochdale to protect women and girls from domestic violence and from the scourge of grooming gangs.

See the full speech here:
paulwaugh.co.uk/2025/01/09/g...

As winter bites, the Middle East needs more than ever an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with hostages out and aid in.

Today I raised in the Commons the appalling attacks on hospitals that breach international humanitarian law.