Local MP supports The Lottery Winners at KOKO album launch
Local band The Lottery Winners launched its 4th album this evening. The Indie band is…
Jo Platt MP for Leigh and Atherton
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Leigh and Atherton residents are invited to have their say on potential changes to disability benefits
Leigh and Atherton residents have been contacting local MP Jo Platt to express their worries…
Insurers must do more to support residents impacted by flooding
In Parliament today, Leigh and Atherton MP – Jo Platt – spoke about the need…
Jo Platt leads Westminster Hall Debate on improving transport connectivity in the North West
Jo Platt, the MP for Leigh and Atherton, held a Westminster Hall Debate on improving…
Jo Platt meets with Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to talk about reducing NHS waiting lists
Leigh and Atherton MP – Jo Platt – met with the Secretary of State for…
Jo Platt marks St Patrick’s Day at Irish in Britain event
Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – attended an Irish in Britain…
Recognising and remembering our veterans – Jo Platt speaks in Parliament
Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt spoke in Parliament today, to get reassurance that the…
Remembering the Golborne mining disaster
It has been 46 years since 10 men lost their lives – and another was…
Local MP opens new theatre at Leigh Infirmary
Local MP Jo Platt officially opened Theatre 4 at Leigh Infirmary today – an exciting…
Labour passes Employment Rights Bill – improving working conditions for millions
Labour has passed the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Commons. The Bill will…
Marking International Women’s Day (Leigh Journal)
Young people are often portrayed as being permanently fixated on their electronic devices. My conversations…
The Lottery Winners hits the jackpot with new funding
Leigh band – The Lottery Winners – are one of 58 recipients of funding from…
Future funding – and how it will improve our towns
The Labour MPs Group had a meeting on Local Growth Funding in Parliament today. The…
Addressing the challenges people with dyslexia face
Jo Platt MP met fellow MPs, chef Jamie Oliver, teachers, pupils, parents and experts to…
Wigan’s SEND crisis – Jo Platt MP calls for policy change
Leigh and Atherton MP – Jo Platt – called for a change in Special Educational…
Outlining the priorities for Leigh and Atherton ahead of the Spending Review
Jo Platt MP met with Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, ahead of the…
Protecting and maintaining our waterways – Jo Platt meets the Canal & River Trust
Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt met with the Canal & Rivers Trust this morning,…
International Women’s Day – Jo Platt celebrates the achievements of local women
The Soroptimist International of Leigh and District hosted an International Women’s Day event at the…
Bedford High School play in the biggest Ever football session
Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – visited Bedford High School today,…
The Day of Reflection – remembering those who died during the COVID-19 pandemic
This year marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Leigh and Atherton MP –…
Jo Platt speaks out about gender disparities in chronic illnesses on International Women’s Day
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Jo Platt MP drew the House’s attention to the…