Jo Platt MP
@joplatt.bsky.social
Labour & Co-operative Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton. This includes Golborne, Lowton, Tyldesley and Astley. For constituency queries, email Jo.platt.mp@parliament.uk
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Labour is at its best when we are clear about whose side we are on, and in whose interests we serve, when our values shine through.
I want us to be clear that our objective is to lift children out of poverty and that will mean we need to lift the 2 child benefit cap www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
I want us to be clear that our objective is to lift children out of poverty and that will mean we need to lift the 2 child benefit cap www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour should consider hiking gambling tax to fight child poverty, Powell says
Deputy leadership hopeful Lucy Powell said Gordon Brown's proposal to hike gambling tax to fund axing the two-child benefit limit should get 'careful consideration'
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September 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Labour is at its best when we are clear about whose side we are on, and in whose interests we serve, when our values shine through.
I want us to be clear that our objective is to lift children out of poverty and that will mean we need to lift the 2 child benefit cap www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
I want us to be clear that our objective is to lift children out of poverty and that will mean we need to lift the 2 child benefit cap www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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We spoke with MPs about strengthening the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill so it shifts real power to communities.
Thanks to @joplatt.bsky.social @johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @rozsavage.bsky.social @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social for backing community power!
Thanks to @joplatt.bsky.social @johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @rozsavage.bsky.social @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social for backing community power!
September 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We spoke with MPs about strengthening the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill so it shifts real power to communities.
Thanks to @joplatt.bsky.social @johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @rozsavage.bsky.social @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social for backing community power!
Thanks to @joplatt.bsky.social @johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @rozsavage.bsky.social @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social for backing community power!
I was proud to nominate Lucy, and I’m delighted to see her clear this first stage.
Lucy has a rare gift for uniting people across the party and ensuring every voice is valued – precisely the kind of leadership both our movement and the country need right now.
Lucy has a rare gift for uniting people across the party and ensuring every voice is valued – precisely the kind of leadership both our movement and the country need right now.
My statement on the publication of the final PLP nominations:
September 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I was proud to nominate Lucy, and I’m delighted to see her clear this first stage.
Lucy has a rare gift for uniting people across the party and ensuring every voice is valued – precisely the kind of leadership both our movement and the country need right now.
Lucy has a rare gift for uniting people across the party and ensuring every voice is valued – precisely the kind of leadership both our movement and the country need right now.
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This morning we had a productive meeting with @joplatt.bsky.social MP, Chair of the APPG on Long Covid to discuss the specific concerns of #children and #youngpeople living with #LongCovid.
We look forward to progressing ideas to ensure the voices of young people with LC are heard.
#YoungVoices
We look forward to progressing ideas to ensure the voices of young people with LC are heard.
#YoungVoices
September 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
This morning we had a productive meeting with @joplatt.bsky.social MP, Chair of the APPG on Long Covid to discuss the specific concerns of #children and #youngpeople living with #LongCovid.
We look forward to progressing ideas to ensure the voices of young people with LC are heard.
#YoungVoices
We look forward to progressing ideas to ensure the voices of young people with LC are heard.
#YoungVoices
Following the appalling online racism and misogyny directed at Jess Carter over the weekend, I am pleased to join 91 MPs in signing a letter urging major social media companies to take serious action against these vile attacks on their platforms. This abuse must not be tolerated.
July 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Following the appalling online racism and misogyny directed at Jess Carter over the weekend, I am pleased to join 91 MPs in signing a letter urging major social media companies to take serious action against these vile attacks on their platforms. This abuse must not be tolerated.
The Final Delivery Plan on ME/CFS has been published today! 🎉
A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in making this happen, your relentless advocacy and dedication have led us to this long-overdue breakthrough for the ME community.
A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in making this happen, your relentless advocacy and dedication have led us to this long-overdue breakthrough for the ME community.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS): the final delivery plan
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July 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Final Delivery Plan on ME/CFS has been published today! 🎉
A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in making this happen, your relentless advocacy and dedication have led us to this long-overdue breakthrough for the ME community.
A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in making this happen, your relentless advocacy and dedication have led us to this long-overdue breakthrough for the ME community.
To mark 97 years since women won equal voting rights with men, I joined female MPs for a commemorative photocall—organised by @centenaryaction.bsky.social
Each MP received a personalised sash by @RemakeNewport, celebrating our place in the history of #WomenInParliament. 💜🤍💚
Each MP received a personalised sash by @RemakeNewport, celebrating our place in the history of #WomenInParliament. 💜🤍💚
July 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
To mark 97 years since women won equal voting rights with men, I joined female MPs for a commemorative photocall—organised by @centenaryaction.bsky.social
Each MP received a personalised sash by @RemakeNewport, celebrating our place in the history of #WomenInParliament. 💜🤍💚
Each MP received a personalised sash by @RemakeNewport, celebrating our place in the history of #WomenInParliament. 💜🤍💚
Today, the Assisted Dying Bill passed its Third Reading in the House of Commons—the final stage of debate in the Commons.
I voted in support of the Bill.
Read my full statement below:
I voted in support of the Bill.
Read my full statement below:
June 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Today, the Assisted Dying Bill passed its Third Reading in the House of Commons—the final stage of debate in the Commons.
I voted in support of the Bill.
Read my full statement below:
I voted in support of the Bill.
Read my full statement below:
Honoured to host the launch of the Social Mobility Alliance in Parliament on Social Mobility Day.
We need to break down barriers to opportunity and smash the class ceiling once and for all 📢 💥🧑🤝🧑
Read more about the Alliance here: www.socialmobility.org.uk
We need to break down barriers to opportunity and smash the class ceiling once and for all 📢 💥🧑🤝🧑
Read more about the Alliance here: www.socialmobility.org.uk
June 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Honoured to host the launch of the Social Mobility Alliance in Parliament on Social Mobility Day.
We need to break down barriers to opportunity and smash the class ceiling once and for all 📢 💥🧑🤝🧑
Read more about the Alliance here: www.socialmobility.org.uk
We need to break down barriers to opportunity and smash the class ceiling once and for all 📢 💥🧑🤝🧑
Read more about the Alliance here: www.socialmobility.org.uk
This week, I had a productive meeting with the Minister for Local Transport, following the Government’s funding announcement for transport in Greater Manchester. This investment is a huge win, but there’s still more work to do for the people of Leigh and Atherton.
June 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This week, I had a productive meeting with the Minister for Local Transport, following the Government’s funding announcement for transport in Greater Manchester. This investment is a huge win, but there’s still more work to do for the people of Leigh and Atherton.
To mark Global MND Awareness Day next month, I’m honoured to sponsor the Motor Neurone Disease Association’s parliamentary event. The focus is the ‘Hidden Realities of MND’.
I know all too well the profound effects this brutal disease has on individuals and their families.
I know all too well the profound effects this brutal disease has on individuals and their families.
May 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
To mark Global MND Awareness Day next month, I’m honoured to sponsor the Motor Neurone Disease Association’s parliamentary event. The focus is the ‘Hidden Realities of MND’.
I know all too well the profound effects this brutal disease has on individuals and their families.
I know all too well the profound effects this brutal disease has on individuals and their families.
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1/2. We asked one of the new APPG on #LongCovid Members why they joined:
“I have met constituents whose lives have been radically changed by long-term impacts of Covid-19. It is vitally important they are not forgotten…” - James Naish MP
Is your MP a Member? Link below⬇️
#APPGLongCovid
“I have met constituents whose lives have been radically changed by long-term impacts of Covid-19. It is vitally important they are not forgotten…” - James Naish MP
Is your MP a Member? Link below⬇️
#APPGLongCovid
May 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
1/2. We asked one of the new APPG on #LongCovid Members why they joined:
“I have met constituents whose lives have been radically changed by long-term impacts of Covid-19. It is vitally important they are not forgotten…” - James Naish MP
Is your MP a Member? Link below⬇️
#APPGLongCovid
“I have met constituents whose lives have been radically changed by long-term impacts of Covid-19. It is vitally important they are not forgotten…” - James Naish MP
Is your MP a Member? Link below⬇️
#APPGLongCovid
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"I’m so proud of the amazing sense of community we’ve got in Leigh and Atherton. Over the years, I’ve seen time and again how people pull together when things get tough" 💬 @joplatt.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"I’m so proud of the amazing sense of community we’ve got in Leigh and Atherton. Over the years, I’ve seen time and again how people pull together when things get tough" 💬 @joplatt.bsky.social
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Trust in national politics is broken.
But pride in community is strong, and people want more say over what happens where they live.
Our new report with @hopenothate.org.uk makes the case: If we want to change how people feel about politics, we have to start where hope still exists.
But pride in community is strong, and people want more say over what happens where they live.
Our new report with @hopenothate.org.uk makes the case: If we want to change how people feel about politics, we have to start where hope still exists.
May 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Trust in national politics is broken.
But pride in community is strong, and people want more say over what happens where they live.
Our new report with @hopenothate.org.uk makes the case: If we want to change how people feel about politics, we have to start where hope still exists.
But pride in community is strong, and people want more say over what happens where they live.
Our new report with @hopenothate.org.uk makes the case: If we want to change how people feel about politics, we have to start where hope still exists.
I’m Proud to be a Dementia Research Champion, working with Alzheimer's Research UK and am committed to standing up for 1,422 the people in Leigh and Atherton living with dementia and supporting vital research for a cure. #ForACure #DementiaResearch
May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I’m Proud to be a Dementia Research Champion, working with Alzheimer's Research UK and am committed to standing up for 1,422 the people in Leigh and Atherton living with dementia and supporting vital research for a cure. #ForACure #DementiaResearch
Show your support for Leigh Market & share your photos & recommendations as part of this year’s Love Your Local Market campaign, which runs until Sat 31st May 2025.
This weekend will see the return of the popular Elton Wrong performing at Leigh Market on Sat 24 May, between 11am-3pm. #LYLM2025
This weekend will see the return of the popular Elton Wrong performing at Leigh Market on Sat 24 May, between 11am-3pm. #LYLM2025
May 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Show your support for Leigh Market & share your photos & recommendations as part of this year’s Love Your Local Market campaign, which runs until Sat 31st May 2025.
This weekend will see the return of the popular Elton Wrong performing at Leigh Market on Sat 24 May, between 11am-3pm. #LYLM2025
This weekend will see the return of the popular Elton Wrong performing at Leigh Market on Sat 24 May, between 11am-3pm. #LYLM2025
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The BSL during Finland was sensational #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The BSL during Finland was sensational #Eurovision
Yesterday, I hosted a joint meeting with the APPG on ME & Long Covid APPG.
I'm extremely thankful to the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Stephen Timms MP, for attending the meeting to listen & respond to the these communities' concerns on the Gov's welfare reforms
I'm extremely thankful to the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Stephen Timms MP, for attending the meeting to listen & respond to the these communities' concerns on the Gov's welfare reforms
May 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Yesterday, I hosted a joint meeting with the APPG on ME & Long Covid APPG.
I'm extremely thankful to the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Stephen Timms MP, for attending the meeting to listen & respond to the these communities' concerns on the Gov's welfare reforms
I'm extremely thankful to the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Stephen Timms MP, for attending the meeting to listen & respond to the these communities' concerns on the Gov's welfare reforms
Social workers across Leigh and Atherton make a real difference to people’s lives every day, often without recognition.
If you know an outstanding social worker, please consider nominating them before the deadline on 27 May 👉 www.socialworkawards.com/award-entry/...
If you know an outstanding social worker, please consider nominating them before the deadline on 27 May 👉 www.socialworkawards.com/award-entry/...
May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Social workers across Leigh and Atherton make a real difference to people’s lives every day, often without recognition.
If you know an outstanding social worker, please consider nominating them before the deadline on 27 May 👉 www.socialworkawards.com/award-entry/...
If you know an outstanding social worker, please consider nominating them before the deadline on 27 May 👉 www.socialworkawards.com/award-entry/...
To mark #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay, I joined the Maternal Mental Health Alliance to highlight the need for better perinatal mental health support.
With 1 in 4 women facing mental health issues during or after pregnancy, we must ensure timely and adequate care across the UK.
With 1 in 4 women facing mental health issues during or after pregnancy, we must ensure timely and adequate care across the UK.
May 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
To mark #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay, I joined the Maternal Mental Health Alliance to highlight the need for better perinatal mental health support.
With 1 in 4 women facing mental health issues during or after pregnancy, we must ensure timely and adequate care across the UK.
With 1 in 4 women facing mental health issues during or after pregnancy, we must ensure timely and adequate care across the UK.
On #WorldMEDay, I stand with everyone living with ME. This year’s focus on busting harmful myths is so important.
As Chair of the APPG on ME and a long-time advocate, I'm committed to pushing for better care, stronger support, and the research needed to create lasting change.
As Chair of the APPG on ME and a long-time advocate, I'm committed to pushing for better care, stronger support, and the research needed to create lasting change.
May 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
On #WorldMEDay, I stand with everyone living with ME. This year’s focus on busting harmful myths is so important.
As Chair of the APPG on ME and a long-time advocate, I'm committed to pushing for better care, stronger support, and the research needed to create lasting change.
As Chair of the APPG on ME and a long-time advocate, I'm committed to pushing for better care, stronger support, and the research needed to create lasting change.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of dropping into the annual open day at Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club.
It’s genuinely one of the best assets we have in the constituency, and after a busy day of visits, nothing hit the spot quite like a builder’s brew and a slice of cake.
It’s genuinely one of the best assets we have in the constituency, and after a busy day of visits, nothing hit the spot quite like a builder’s brew and a slice of cake.
May 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Yesterday I had the pleasure of dropping into the annual open day at Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club.
It’s genuinely one of the best assets we have in the constituency, and after a busy day of visits, nothing hit the spot quite like a builder’s brew and a slice of cake.
It’s genuinely one of the best assets we have in the constituency, and after a busy day of visits, nothing hit the spot quite like a builder’s brew and a slice of cake.
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Plans for a new Travel Hub in Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, include 99 extra spaces, EV chargers, better access, lighting, and CCTV. Backed by @andyburnham.bsky.social and @joplatt.bsky.social, it aims to boost public transport use. Work starts in early 2026.
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May 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Plans for a new Travel Hub in Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, include 99 extra spaces, EV chargers, better access, lighting, and CCTV. Backed by @andyburnham.bsky.social and @joplatt.bsky.social, it aims to boost public transport use. Work starts in early 2026.
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Well done Tyldesley on another successful music festival that saw the finest musicians in packed out bars and clubs. The amount of people on the high street is a sight to behold 🥰
Well done to all involved, For Tyldesley and everyone else that made it happen!
Well done to all involved, For Tyldesley and everyone else that made it happen!
May 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Well done Tyldesley on another successful music festival that saw the finest musicians in packed out bars and clubs. The amount of people on the high street is a sight to behold 🥰
Well done to all involved, For Tyldesley and everyone else that made it happen!
Well done to all involved, For Tyldesley and everyone else that made it happen!
The residents of Leigh, Atherton, Tyldesley, Lowton and Golborne are sick of our streets being plagued by fly-tipping and it's a disgrace that the previous government did nothing to tackle it. It’s gone unpunished for far too long.
April 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The residents of Leigh, Atherton, Tyldesley, Lowton and Golborne are sick of our streets being plagued by fly-tipping and it's a disgrace that the previous government did nothing to tackle it. It’s gone unpunished for far too long.