I am out in Gorton & Denton campaigning for #AngelikiStogia. It is too close to call, and every vote matters. If you live in Gorton & Denton, please vote for the excellent Angeliki!

Join me to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) on 6 March 2026, 2:00pm. I hope you will be able to join me, local campaigners and women across Oldham and Saddleworth at our event to celebrate IWD.

As Chair of Work & Pensions I hosted Professor Wendy Loretta from the @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social business school,

We know that young people with special educational needs or disabilities and who have multiple disadvantages are three times more likely to be not in education, employment or training (NEET).

On the 4th anniversary of the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Parliament is hosting an exhibition of sculptures from the members of the Royal Society of Sculptures and the deputy ambassador for Ukraine to the UK. I was really moved by the sculptures made to depict how the war is making people feel.

Back in Alt on my #weeklyMPknock following on from the #PrideinPlace community meeting on 12th February. If you are a resident in Alt, Holts or Lees do complete the survey so we know your priorities. You can complete this here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/1Xt8...

As Chair of the #CommonsWorkandPensCommittee I was delighted to attend a round table discussion hosted by the German Ambassador on 'Boosting the workforce - How to tackle economic inactivity and improve skills'.

I was in #Salem speaking to residents on my #weeklyMPknock. Many residents are frustrated by the parking situation at school drop off and pick up time.

Last week I held one of my constituency surgeries at Oldham library. On average, I have four surgeries a month, where constituents raise a wide range of issues with me, which I take up on their behalf.

As we mark the beginning of Lent, I wish Christians across the UK peace during this season of prayer and reflection

UK’s top psychiatrist raises alarm over threat posed by 'silent mental health pandemic' to patients, society and the economy share.google/UCb2EXqnTeHM...

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating in #OldhamEast & #Saddleworth, across England and around the world. Wishing you and your family a peaceful Ramadan.

We are determined to support some of the most vulnerable people in society with the daily pressures they face. From April this year, more than 150,000 disabled adults will keep hundreds of pounds more each year - putting extra money back into their pockets to help with everyday costs.

Last week I met with residents in Alt & Holts last week to talk about how you’d like to spend £20 million of new #PrideinPlace government funding. I want to make sure you know what your neighbours raised, and have your chance to give me your ideas, too.

Today the Prime Minister, and @lizforleicester.bsky.social, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology have announced that the Government is taking action to keep children safe online,

Join me to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) on 6 March 2026, 2:00pm. I hope you will be able to join me, local campaigners and women across Oldham and Saddleworth at our event to celebrate IWD.

This week is National Apprenticeship Week. As your member of parliament I am keen to see local employers give opportunities to young people.

The Tribune Executive Committee, which I am a member of, has agreed the following statement following speculation about the Prime Minister's position.

Last week was World Interfaith Harmony Week, an annual UN-designated event held the first week of February (Feb 1-7). An important time to remind us to promote peace, tolerance, and mutual understanding among different faiths, religions, and beliefs or none. #wihw #2026 #world #interfaith

Last week we celebrated Kashmir Solidarity Day, I was honoured to attend an event organised by the Pakistani Consulate General Manchester.

Great to be out in and around #Roundthorn on Friday. Fantastic team including #CllrShaidMushtaq & former #MEP #GlynnFord speaking to loads of residents. #CostofLiving a massive issue here so lots of interest in the #PrideinPlace programme that #Holts and #Alt will benefit from.

The Guardian's take of my letter to the Department for Work and Pensions - DWP Permanent Secretary after his appearance before the #CommonsWorkandPensCommittee, and in particular his response to the debacle on carers' allowance overpayments.

DWP chief accused of overseeing ‘culture of complacency’ that led to carer’s allowance scandal www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Thank you to St Chad’s for sending over such lovely photos. @labouruk.bsky.social has committed to creating over 100,000 new nursery places in England.

I am proud to have voted to lift over 11,300 children out of poverty in Oldham and Saddleworth, and across the country by scrapping the Tories’ two-child benefit cap, which pushed tens of thousands into poverty every year. Labour values in action.

My statement on recent revelations concerning Peter Mandelson's conduct.

Today's #CommonsWorkandPensCommittee session was on ill-health and disability in the workplace. As Chair of the Committee I hosted 2 panels - the first with the @fsb-uk.bsky.social #FBS @mind.org.uk and #Scope. The second was with Sir Charlie Mayfield, author of #KeepBritainWorking.

Apply to take part in Debbie Abrahams MP’s annual Summer School for young people! Apply to take part in the popular two-week programme in July, including a free trip to Parliament! I have opened applications for my annual Working for your community summer school for 18-24 year olds.

This week as part of the #WorkandPensCommittee second evidence session of the 'Transition to the State Pension' Inquiry, I welcomed two panels.

Durham in its glory as I arrive for WPSC visit to meet people about their experiences of transitioning into State Pension age as well as disabled people's experiences of employment support.

#amolrajan when there's limited evidence on the causal effect of hazards such as #socialmedia or #deviceuse but there's an indication that this is possible/likely then apply the #precautionaryprinciple

Today, we remember the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, all the victims of Nazi persecution & the victims of more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.

At yesterday's DWP questions in Parliament. I asked how our excellent work and health academic centres were going to to build the evidence-base businesses need to improve the health and wellbeing of their workforce as recommended in the Mayfield Review.

"This new Board of Peace is an assault on the UN and its agencies, setting up a parallel infrastructure, with none of the values and principles" - read my article on LabourList on the future of the United Nations. labourlist.org/2026/01/reun...

On Sunday, I joined Saddleworth Peace Group at their Holocaust Memorial Day event. It was powerful to see the community come together and to remember those who lost their lives in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides.

Fab knock on Friday with residents in #Higginshaw. They were really pleased to hear I had been out with Guinness Partnership last week. There were a number of issues we picked up including a fallen tree which I have followed up with @oldhamcouncil.bsky.social

I was joined by my team of volunteers in #Shaw talking to residents. Speeding was a big issue for residents.

Following the community meeting I held last year in Higginshaw, I attended a site visit recently with #guinnesspartnership and @manccop.bsky.social.

#PatrickButler of the @theguardian.com's observations of the #WorkandPensionsCom hearing with the Permanent Secretary yesterday.

Read the latest edition of my e-newsletter, rounding up my work across the #constituency and in #parliament in 2025. Read it here: shorturl.at/Fponu

DEBBIE ABRAHAMS MP: REVIEW OF 2025 2025 in summary National Living Wage to be increased Child Poverty Strategy launched Over 500,000 to be lifted out of poverty after the repealing of the 2 Child Benefit Limit Universal Credit allowance to be increased

Many constituents have mentioned to me on my doorknocks, contacted me by email or raised at my school visits and community meetings, the issue of social media access for children under 16.

✨GOOD NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED✨ 🌹From stronger worker and renter rights to the biggest anti-poverty intervention and animal welfare protections in a generation, here’s some good news worth sharing.

As Chair of the Work & Pensions Committee I welcomed Emma Douglas, who is the non-executive Chair of Pensions UK and the Wealth Policy Director for #Aviva.

15 Years Ago today I was elected MP for #OldhamEastandSaddleworth. Thank you for the confidence you placed in me and I look forward to continuing to work on your behalf.

I was delighted to chair our most recent meeting of the #APPGDementia, where we welcomed Professors Claudia Cooper and Paresh Malhotra of Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College respectively, as well as Jen Keen from the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social.

Despite the awful weather we had a lovely warm welcome from the residents in #Sholver. Thank you for speaking to me and my team on my weekly doorknock. Residents were concerned about transport but we also met those worried about social care.

What do events in Venezuela mean for the UK and the rest of the world? A statement from Debbie Abrahams MP