Statement from @shah_arooj after the events at the Oldham Council meeting this evening.
“The behaviour by some of the elected members at the meeting of the full council was a step too far. (1/8)
“The behaviour by some of the elected members at the meeting of the full council was a step too far. (1/8)
I will stress this is a handful of members - most members from all parties and groups treat the chamber with the respect it deserves. (2/8)
Certainly the Labour Group has always welcomed a difference of opinion in the council chamber, and political disagreement is to be expected when councillors are fighting for what they think is right for Oldham. (3/8)
I would urge those disruptive members to reflect on their behaviour and remember that we are all there to serve the people of Oldham. (4/8)
We were unable to do that because the meeting had to be abandoned. This is disrespectful, not just to their fellow councillors, but also to the residents we represent. (5/8)
Respect is a cornerstone of British democracy so let’s show our residents and the wider world that we can be the very best of public service. (6/8)
In 2021 I brought Oldham Council’s group leaders at together to sign “politics not personalities” pledge and I am going to meet with them at the earliest opportunity to work together to reignite this initiative. (7/8)
Democratic discourse in Oldham needs to be elevated. We owe it to the people who have afforded us the privilege of being councillors to make that happen. (8/8)
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