Debbie Abrahams MP
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth. Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee.
Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health. Former NHS Trust Chair & PH academic. Tackling inequalities and fighting for fairness.
Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health. Former NHS Trust Chair & PH academic. Tackling inequalities and fighting for fairness.
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
It was a pleasure to welcome @profbambra.bsky.social (newcastleuni.bsky.social), @lukemunford.bsky.social (@manchester.ac.uk) to Parliament yesterday.
As part of #HealthEquityNorth the #CommonsWorkandPensions commissioned them to analyse what savings could be generated from new #EmploymentSupport
As part of #HealthEquityNorth the #CommonsWorkandPensions commissioned them to analyse what savings could be generated from new #EmploymentSupport
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It was a pleasure to welcome @profbambra.bsky.social (newcastleuni.bsky.social), @lukemunford.bsky.social (@manchester.ac.uk) to Parliament yesterday.
As part of #HealthEquityNorth the #CommonsWorkandPensions commissioned them to analyse what savings could be generated from new #EmploymentSupport
As part of #HealthEquityNorth the #CommonsWorkandPensions commissioned them to analyse what savings could be generated from new #EmploymentSupport
As chair of the #BritainPalestineAPPG I was grateful to former Israeli ambassador #IlanBaruch, #AlonLiel and #SusieBencher for joining us last week to discuss what role the UK play in ending the occupation in Gaza and the West Bank,
November 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
As chair of the #BritainPalestineAPPG I was grateful to former Israeli ambassador #IlanBaruch, #AlonLiel and #SusieBencher for joining us last week to discuss what role the UK play in ending the occupation in Gaza and the West Bank,
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
Great news that the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Government’s Great British Energy will be installing solar panels at #OasisAcademyClarksfield and #OasisAcademyLeesbrook locally to cut bills and improve our energy security!
November 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Great news that the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Government’s Great British Energy will be installing solar panels at #OasisAcademyClarksfield and #OasisAcademyLeesbrook locally to cut bills and improve our energy security!
Yesterday was the National Day for Tolerance, and last week we celebrated #kindness. With news of division and strife across the world, it is essential we remember to show each other compassion.
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Yesterday was the National Day for Tolerance, and last week we celebrated #kindness. With news of division and strife across the world, it is essential we remember to show each other compassion.
Last week:
● Following my community meeting and the Moorside & Sholver Community Centre, my team were out in Sholver to speak to residents
● Following my community meeting and the Moorside & Sholver Community Centre, my team were out in Sholver to speak to residents
November 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Last week:
● Following my community meeting and the Moorside & Sholver Community Centre, my team were out in Sholver to speak to residents
● Following my community meeting and the Moorside & Sholver Community Centre, my team were out in Sholver to speak to residents
I am grateful to @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social, the #WorkandPensionsSecretary for his statement to the House on new survey evidence from 2007 on communications to women born in the 1950s about changes in their #StatePensionAge which has only just been made available to him.
November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I am grateful to @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social, the #WorkandPensionsSecretary for his statement to the House on new survey evidence from 2007 on communications to women born in the 1950s about changes in their #StatePensionAge which has only just been made available to him.
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
I am very grateful to my team of volunteers for speaking to residents on Hodge Clough. Following a community meeting I held at the Moorside & Sholver Community Centre in October, I have been in touch with stakeholders since to discuss progress on actions taken from the meeting.
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I am very grateful to my team of volunteers for speaking to residents on Hodge Clough. Following a community meeting I held at the Moorside & Sholver Community Centre in October, I have been in touch with stakeholders since to discuss progress on actions taken from the meeting.
Today, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country, and express our gratitude to all who continue to serve.
November 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Today, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country, and express our gratitude to all who continue to serve.
I am grateful to Oldham Council, Historic England and the representative from St Pauls for joining me today to discuss the development of St Pauls in Shaw.
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I am grateful to Oldham Council, Historic England and the representative from St Pauls for joining me today to discuss the development of St Pauls in Shaw.
I attended the Remembrance Day service in Oldham; it was an honour to lay a wreath in memory of all the armed forces men and women who have been injured or gave their lives for us.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I attended the Remembrance Day service in Oldham; it was an honour to lay a wreath in memory of all the armed forces men and women who have been injured or gave their lives for us.
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Join me on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Friday 28 November 2025, 1:00pm, Virtual Event
This week
I held my weekly MP surgery, where constituents raised concerns with me about the growing division in our society. I have had many constituents contact me with similar worries. I have written to Oldham Council to discuss how we can address these concerns locally.
I held my weekly MP surgery, where constituents raised concerns with me about the growing division in our society. I have had many constituents contact me with similar worries. I have written to Oldham Council to discuss how we can address these concerns locally.
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This week
I held my weekly MP surgery, where constituents raised concerns with me about the growing division in our society. I have had many constituents contact me with similar worries. I have written to Oldham Council to discuss how we can address these concerns locally.
I held my weekly MP surgery, where constituents raised concerns with me about the growing division in our society. I have had many constituents contact me with similar worries. I have written to Oldham Council to discuss how we can address these concerns locally.
During the Second World War, on the night of 10 May 1941, over 700 tons of explosives rained down on London. The Houses of Parliament were struck by several incendiary bombs. The House of Commons Chamber was engulfed by flames and destroyed. But we rebuild, we restore, we continue.
November 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
During the Second World War, on the night of 10 May 1941, over 700 tons of explosives rained down on London. The Houses of Parliament were struck by several incendiary bombs. The House of Commons Chamber was engulfed by flames and destroyed. But we rebuild, we restore, we continue.
I have just attended the launch of the #DESJusticeUK campaign in #Parliament.
Between 1940s and 1980s, women who suffered multiple miscarriages were often prescribed Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic form of oestrogen.
Between 1940s and 1980s, women who suffered multiple miscarriages were often prescribed Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic form of oestrogen.
November 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I have just attended the launch of the #DESJusticeUK campaign in #Parliament.
Between 1940s and 1980s, women who suffered multiple miscarriages were often prescribed Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic form of oestrogen.
Between 1940s and 1980s, women who suffered multiple miscarriages were often prescribed Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic form of oestrogen.
Last week I visited Farida Women's Centre to learn more about the services for and support to women and girls across #Oldham particularly those who are experiencing violence or abuse.
October 31, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Last week I visited Farida Women's Centre to learn more about the services for and support to women and girls across #Oldham particularly those who are experiencing violence or abuse.
This year was the 7th year of my annual memory walk which I set up as part of the #DementiaFriendlyOldham campaign.
As Co-Chair of the #DementiaAPPG, we undertake inquiries on e.g., what research there is on how to prevent Dementia. We know that keeping active and engaged is really important.
As Co-Chair of the #DementiaAPPG, we undertake inquiries on e.g., what research there is on how to prevent Dementia. We know that keeping active and engaged is really important.
October 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This year was the 7th year of my annual memory walk which I set up as part of the #DementiaFriendlyOldham campaign.
As Co-Chair of the #DementiaAPPG, we undertake inquiries on e.g., what research there is on how to prevent Dementia. We know that keeping active and engaged is really important.
As Co-Chair of the #DementiaAPPG, we undertake inquiries on e.g., what research there is on how to prevent Dementia. We know that keeping active and engaged is really important.
The #workandpensionscommittee commissioned analysis from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social to estimate the savings to DWP spending if 5% of unemployed or economically inactive people on #UniversalCredit received employment and health support, and moved into employment.
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The #workandpensionscommittee commissioned analysis from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social to estimate the savings to DWP spending if 5% of unemployed or economically inactive people on #UniversalCredit received employment and health support, and moved into employment.
Our @labouruk.bsky.social Government is rebalancing the rights of renters in the new #RentersRightsAct. Private sector and building a future where tenants are protected, respected and empowered.
A historic moment for renters across the country and we’re proud to deliver it.
A historic moment for renters across the country and we’re proud to deliver it.
October 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Our @labouruk.bsky.social Government is rebalancing the rights of renters in the new #RentersRightsAct. Private sector and building a future where tenants are protected, respected and empowered.
A historic moment for renters across the country and we’re proud to deliver it.
A historic moment for renters across the country and we’re proud to deliver it.
It was great to meet our new @manccop.bsky.social Inspector for Central Oldham.
Thank you to Inspector Katherine Murray for meeting with me and doing a walkabout in #Higginshaw to follow up from the community meeting I held earlier this year.
Thank you to Inspector Katherine Murray for meeting with me and doing a walkabout in #Higginshaw to follow up from the community meeting I held earlier this year.
October 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
It was great to meet our new @manccop.bsky.social Inspector for Central Oldham.
Thank you to Inspector Katherine Murray for meeting with me and doing a walkabout in #Higginshaw to follow up from the community meeting I held earlier this year.
Thank you to Inspector Katherine Murray for meeting with me and doing a walkabout in #Higginshaw to follow up from the community meeting I held earlier this year.
Last week I attended Oldham’s secondary schools headteacher forum hosted at Blue Coat School.
October 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Last week I attended Oldham’s secondary schools headteacher forum hosted at Blue Coat School.