“We’re delivering on our promises” (Wigan Today) 20 Nov 2024 I am immensely proud to support the recent Budget announcement – a truly historic moment,…
Jo Platt attends the Disabled Children’s Partnership drop-in event 20 Nov 2024 Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – showed her support for disabled…
AllChild meet Jo Platt in Parliament – to discuss how they’re supporting Leigh and Atherton 20 Nov 2024 Jo Platt met up with AllChild in Parliament today – to discuss how the group…
Parklee Community School welcomes local MP 20 Nov 2024 Jo was invited down to Parklee Community School in Atherton, to join in with the…
Jo Platt chairs first Greater Manchester APPG meeting 18 Nov 2024 Today, Jo Platt MP chaired the first Greater Manchester APPG. This group of MPs will…
Light up Leigh – the festivities begin! 17 Nov 2024 The festivities officially began in Leigh today, with this year’s Light Up Leigh parade. Local…
Jo Platt writes to FirstPort to raise concerns about excessive leasehold fees 15 Nov 2024 Leasehold has long been a burden on our communities, with the government now committed to…
Jo catches up with the Good Deeds Trust and the Atherton Neighbourhood Team at Town Hall surgery 15 Nov 2024 On Friday 15 November, Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – met…
Early learning and childcare challenges – Jo Platt meets NPELC 14 Nov 2024 Jo Platt, the MP for Leigh and Atherton, met up with the National Partnership in…
Protecting women – working to secure a minimum jail term for breaches 14 Nov 2024 Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton -was pleased to have the chance…
Discussing the importance of mandatory dementia training – Jo Platt meets the Alzheimer’s Society 13 Nov 2024 Jo Platt met up with the Alzheimer’s Society in Parliament today, to discuss the importance…
UK Parliament Week 2024 to be celebrated across Leigh and Atherton 13 Nov 2024 Jo Platt is inviting everyone in Leigh and Atherton to get involved in UK Parliament…
Jo Platt urges constituents to sign Save Leigh Post Office petition 13 Nov 2024 Yesterday, the Post Office announced that 115 branches are at risk of closure, including Leigh’s…
Pioneering an end to animal testing – Jo Platt supports Lush’s campaign 12 Nov 2024 Jo Platt attended Lush’s Parliamentary Reception to discuss tackling animal testing. Parliamentarians and industry experts…
Coming together to help fight child food poverty 12 Nov 2024 Jo Platt, the MP for Leigh and Atherton, attended an event in Parliament today –…
Jo Platt welcomes The Long Covid Support team to Westminster 11 Nov 2024 Jo Platt, the MP for Leigh and Atherton, welcomed The Long Covid Support team to…
Jo Platt pays tribute across the constituency 10 Nov 2024 Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – paid tribute to the courageous…
Celebrating 85 years of Citizens Advice in Leigh and Atherton 08 Nov 2024 Citizens Advice has now been helping people that live in Leigh and Atherton for over…
Dene Croft – supporting children with SEN needs to achieve the future they deserve 08 Nov 2024 Jo Platt, the MP for Leigh and Atherton, visited Dene Croft children’s home today. During…
Local MP visits St Peter’s Church ahead of Remembrance Sunday 07 Nov 2024 In preparation for Remembrance Sunday, local MP Jo Platt visited St Peter’s Church on First…
“A budget that delivers for the country” (Leigh Journal) 07 Nov 2024 The work of the last few weeks has seen the Government deliver its first budget…