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Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidates’ Hustings

Thank you to Manchester Evening News for the invitation to attend the Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidates’ Hustings. It was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, engage with the issues that matter most to our communities, and see democracy in action.Thank you to everyone involved in organising such an important event. #Democracy #GreaterManchester

Armed Forces Day

On Armed Forces Day, we salute the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the brave men and women who serve our nation. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to protecting our freedom. We honour your service today and always.   Photo:Looking back with gratitude

BBC Radio

A big thank you to BBC Radio for inviting me to speak today about the importance of protecting all skin types from the sun, including darker skin. It was a pleasure to help raise awareness, dispel common myths, and share practical advice on maintaining healthy skin. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such an

Congratulations

Congratulations to Andy and to everyone across the country who is sick of the way things are.   Andy’s victory sends a clear message: people have had enough of division, hatred, and politics that fails to deliver for ordinary people. They want change,change in how they are valued, change in how they are listened to,

Oldham Mayor’s heartbreak and hope

The Mayor of Oldham Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE has opened his heart in a wide-ranging interview, touching on the tragic loss of his wife and his concerns over the future of food banks.  He talked with compassion how the town supported him in an exclusive interview with Oldham Community Radio 99.7 fm, describing his wife Afsheen, mother of three, who

I am urging MPs to consider patients current quality of care in reading of Assisted Dying Bill.

I am urging MPs to consider patients current quality of care in reading of Assisted Dying Bill. Assisted dying is a controversial subject for many, and I welcome debate on the issue. However, as a local representative and GP, I believe we are failing in our responsibility to those living with critical illnesses. My view