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
Am amazing two day visit to my old haunt of Manchester and Salford with the Commons Culture Media Sport Select Committee.
Visiting the regions best in stop motion animation, the BBC for Newsround, CBeebies and Blue Peter - and bumped into our old friend from Wigan - Hacker T Dog.
Visiting the regions best in stop motion animation, the BBC for Newsround, CBeebies and Blue Peter - and bumped into our old friend from Wigan - Hacker T Dog.
January 27, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Am amazing two day visit to my old haunt of Manchester and Salford with the Commons Culture Media Sport Select Committee.
Visiting the regions best in stop motion animation, the BBC for Newsround, CBeebies and Blue Peter - and bumped into our old friend from Wigan - Hacker T Dog.
Visiting the regions best in stop motion animation, the BBC for Newsround, CBeebies and Blue Peter - and bumped into our old friend from Wigan - Hacker T Dog.
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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Great to see the Ministry of Defence leaning in to its responsibilities to halve violence against women and girls with this new law for victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse or stalking by serving military personnel.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Help for military victims of sexual assault as suspects warned 'nowhere to hide'
Service police will be handed greater powers for investigations to speed up the process, including allowing officers to authorise detaining suspects before charge
www.mirror.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Great to see the Ministry of Defence leaning in to its responsibilities to halve violence against women and girls with this new law for victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse or stalking by serving military personnel.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
This week I spent time with Samaritans to talk about how we can work together to reduce the number of people who die by suicide. I’d encourage everyone to take a moment for a cuppa and a chat with family or friends. A simple conversation can make more of a difference than we sometimes realise. 💙
January 24, 2026 at 8:54 AM
This week I spent time with Samaritans to talk about how we can work together to reduce the number of people who die by suicide. I’d encourage everyone to take a moment for a cuppa and a chat with family or friends. A simple conversation can make more of a difference than we sometimes realise. 💙
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NATO Article V has been triggered only once: by the US after 9/11.
When our ally called, we in the UK didn't hesitate to stand with them.
636 British men & women paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan, with many more living with their injuries today.
When our ally called, we in the UK didn't hesitate to stand with them.
636 British men & women paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan, with many more living with their injuries today.
January 23, 2026 at 11:10 AM
NATO Article V has been triggered only once: by the US after 9/11.
When our ally called, we in the UK didn't hesitate to stand with them.
636 British men & women paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan, with many more living with their injuries today.
When our ally called, we in the UK didn't hesitate to stand with them.
636 British men & women paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan, with many more living with their injuries today.
Supporting residents across the constituency is always my number one priority.💛
The feedback below reflects the experiences of constituents we’ve been able to support this month and means a great deal to me and my team.
If there’s anything I can help with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
The feedback below reflects the experiences of constituents we’ve been able to support this month and means a great deal to me and my team.
If there’s anything I can help with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
January 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Supporting residents across the constituency is always my number one priority.💛
The feedback below reflects the experiences of constituents we’ve been able to support this month and means a great deal to me and my team.
If there’s anything I can help with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
The feedback below reflects the experiences of constituents we’ve been able to support this month and means a great deal to me and my team.
If there’s anything I can help with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Earlier this month, I visited Sei Do Kan Shotokan Karate Club in Howe Bridge and got to see first-hand just how much the club means to everyone involved. 🥋
Founded by international champion and dedicated instructor Billy Higgins, I was proud to highlight his incredible work in Parliament 💪✨
Founded by international champion and dedicated instructor Billy Higgins, I was proud to highlight his incredible work in Parliament 💪✨
January 22, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Earlier this month, I visited Sei Do Kan Shotokan Karate Club in Howe Bridge and got to see first-hand just how much the club means to everyone involved. 🥋
Founded by international champion and dedicated instructor Billy Higgins, I was proud to highlight his incredible work in Parliament 💪✨
Founded by international champion and dedicated instructor Billy Higgins, I was proud to highlight his incredible work in Parliament 💪✨
🧡 I’m proud to have put Leigh forward for the Government’s Town of Culture competition.
From our rich industrial heritage to our sporting success, creativity and strong sense of community, this town deserves to be seen and celebrated.
From our rich industrial heritage to our sporting success, creativity and strong sense of community, this town deserves to be seen and celebrated.
January 20, 2026 at 6:27 PM
🧡 I’m proud to have put Leigh forward for the Government’s Town of Culture competition.
From our rich industrial heritage to our sporting success, creativity and strong sense of community, this town deserves to be seen and celebrated.
From our rich industrial heritage to our sporting success, creativity and strong sense of community, this town deserves to be seen and celebrated.
ADHD services are at breaking point. Families are waiting too long, costs are soaring, and there is a lack of oversight.
As Chair of the APPG on ADHD, I’ll be following the Health Secretary’s Independent Review closely and continuing to push for better access, experiences and outcomes for all.
As Chair of the APPG on ADHD, I’ll be following the Health Secretary’s Independent Review closely and continuing to push for better access, experiences and outcomes for all.
January 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM
ADHD services are at breaking point. Families are waiting too long, costs are soaring, and there is a lack of oversight.
As Chair of the APPG on ADHD, I’ll be following the Health Secretary’s Independent Review closely and continuing to push for better access, experiences and outcomes for all.
As Chair of the APPG on ADHD, I’ll be following the Health Secretary’s Independent Review closely and continuing to push for better access, experiences and outcomes for all.
First door-knock of 2026 in Tyldesley - With Cllr Jess Eastoe and other members.
As always, really good to speak with residents on the issues that matter to them.
As always, really good to speak with residents on the issues that matter to them.
January 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
First door-knock of 2026 in Tyldesley - With Cllr Jess Eastoe and other members.
As always, really good to speak with residents on the issues that matter to them.
As always, really good to speak with residents on the issues that matter to them.
Help shape my priorities for 2026. 👇
As we enter the new year, I am reviewing my commitments as your MP.
I want to ensure my goals for the year ahead — both locally and nationally — reflect the issues that matter most to constituents.
Let me know what you’d like me to prioritise this year.
As we enter the new year, I am reviewing my commitments as your MP.
I want to ensure my goals for the year ahead — both locally and nationally — reflect the issues that matter most to constituents.
Let me know what you’d like me to prioritise this year.
January 5, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Help shape my priorities for 2026. 👇
As we enter the new year, I am reviewing my commitments as your MP.
I want to ensure my goals for the year ahead — both locally and nationally — reflect the issues that matter most to constituents.
Let me know what you’d like me to prioritise this year.
As we enter the new year, I am reviewing my commitments as your MP.
I want to ensure my goals for the year ahead — both locally and nationally — reflect the issues that matter most to constituents.
Let me know what you’d like me to prioritise this year.
✅ Before we head into the new year, here’s a quick look at what I’ve been working on in 2025:
December 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
✅ Before we head into the new year, here’s a quick look at what I’ve been working on in 2025:
🚍 From March 2026, older and disabled bus pass holders will be able to travel FREE at any time on Bee Network buses — with the 9.30am restriction permanently removed.
Alongside this, the Bee Network is committed to keeping the £2 single bus fare and freezing all fares until the end of 2026.
Alongside this, the Bee Network is committed to keeping the £2 single bus fare and freezing all fares until the end of 2026.
December 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🚍 From March 2026, older and disabled bus pass holders will be able to travel FREE at any time on Bee Network buses — with the 9.30am restriction permanently removed.
Alongside this, the Bee Network is committed to keeping the £2 single bus fare and freezing all fares until the end of 2026.
Alongside this, the Bee Network is committed to keeping the £2 single bus fare and freezing all fares until the end of 2026.
It was great to visit and help out at Compassion in Action, who do incredible work supporting our community. From presents for local families to essential food hampers, and fuel vouchers donated by the local authority, this support is making a real difference to those who need it most. 👏
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It was great to visit and help out at Compassion in Action, who do incredible work supporting our community. From presents for local families to essential food hampers, and fuel vouchers donated by the local authority, this support is making a real difference to those who need it most. 👏
As the coldest months of the year settle in and Christmas fast approaches, for many, the reality of homelessness becomes harder than ever.
I welcome the Government’s National Plan to End Homelessness, informed by lived experience and frontline workers to ensure support is targeted and effective.
I welcome the Government’s National Plan to End Homelessness, informed by lived experience and frontline workers to ensure support is targeted and effective.
December 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
As the coldest months of the year settle in and Christmas fast approaches, for many, the reality of homelessness becomes harder than ever.
I welcome the Government’s National Plan to End Homelessness, informed by lived experience and frontline workers to ensure support is targeted and effective.
I welcome the Government’s National Plan to End Homelessness, informed by lived experience and frontline workers to ensure support is targeted and effective.
I often hear residents raise concerns about the condition of our local roads. That’s why I welcome the government’s decision to invest in road maintenance. 🔧
This funding will fix potholes and make sure the roads most in need of repair are prioritised across Leigh and Atherton. 🏡
This funding will fix potholes and make sure the roads most in need of repair are prioritised across Leigh and Atherton. 🏡
December 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I often hear residents raise concerns about the condition of our local roads. That’s why I welcome the government’s decision to invest in road maintenance. 🔧
This funding will fix potholes and make sure the roads most in need of repair are prioritised across Leigh and Atherton. 🏡
This funding will fix potholes and make sure the roads most in need of repair are prioritised across Leigh and Atherton. 🏡
I’m delighted to share that Atherton will benefit from a share of £1.5 million through the Pride in Place Impact Fund. This funding will aim to deliver visible improvements to our community – from revitalising public spaces and high streets to enhancing community facilities. 💚
December 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I’m delighted to share that Atherton will benefit from a share of £1.5 million through the Pride in Place Impact Fund. This funding will aim to deliver visible improvements to our community – from revitalising public spaces and high streets to enhancing community facilities. 💚
Employment Rights Bill has officially passed Parliament and will soon become law🎉
This legislation will deliver:
✅ Fairer sick pay
✅ Increasing protections around zero-hour contracts
✅ Safeguards against unfair dismissal
✅ Expanding parental leave
✅ Stronger redundancy rules
This legislation will deliver:
✅ Fairer sick pay
✅ Increasing protections around zero-hour contracts
✅ Safeguards against unfair dismissal
✅ Expanding parental leave
✅ Stronger redundancy rules
December 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Employment Rights Bill has officially passed Parliament and will soon become law🎉
This legislation will deliver:
✅ Fairer sick pay
✅ Increasing protections around zero-hour contracts
✅ Safeguards against unfair dismissal
✅ Expanding parental leave
✅ Stronger redundancy rules
This legislation will deliver:
✅ Fairer sick pay
✅ Increasing protections around zero-hour contracts
✅ Safeguards against unfair dismissal
✅ Expanding parental leave
✅ Stronger redundancy rules
Through my work with local schools, leading the APPG on ADHD, and ongoing discussions with the Minister for School Standards, I’ve been clear that classrooms must be inclusive for every child. That’s why the funding to improve SEND support in schools is a welcome step forward. 📚 💙
December 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Through my work with local schools, leading the APPG on ADHD, and ongoing discussions with the Minister for School Standards, I’ve been clear that classrooms must be inclusive for every child. That’s why the funding to improve SEND support in schools is a welcome step forward. 📚 💙
📢 Have Your Say on the Future of Transport in Greater Manchester!
Share your views to help shape a transport network that better connects Leigh and Atherton to jobs, opportunities, homes, and vital services including healthcare and education.
Get involved here: www.gmconsult.org/transport/tr...
Share your views to help shape a transport network that better connects Leigh and Atherton to jobs, opportunities, homes, and vital services including healthcare and education.
Get involved here: www.gmconsult.org/transport/tr...
December 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
📢 Have Your Say on the Future of Transport in Greater Manchester!
Share your views to help shape a transport network that better connects Leigh and Atherton to jobs, opportunities, homes, and vital services including healthcare and education.
Get involved here: www.gmconsult.org/transport/tr...
Share your views to help shape a transport network that better connects Leigh and Atherton to jobs, opportunities, homes, and vital services including healthcare and education.
Get involved here: www.gmconsult.org/transport/tr...
I hear from residents far too often about buses not turning up, routes being limited, and the cost of travel being too high. 🚌
That’s why it’s so encouraging to see over £133 million being invested in better bus services across Greater Manchester.💚
That’s why it’s so encouraging to see over £133 million being invested in better bus services across Greater Manchester.💚
December 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I hear from residents far too often about buses not turning up, routes being limited, and the cost of travel being too high. 🚌
That’s why it’s so encouraging to see over £133 million being invested in better bus services across Greater Manchester.💚
That’s why it’s so encouraging to see over £133 million being invested in better bus services across Greater Manchester.💚
School visits are always one of the best parts of this job 👩🏫✨.
I loved hearing about the brilliant work happening in classrooms and I’ve listened closely to what more we can do for our area, especially the challenges schools are facing.
I’ll continue to support our schools in any way I can 💙.
I loved hearing about the brilliant work happening in classrooms and I’ve listened closely to what more we can do for our area, especially the challenges schools are facing.
I’ll continue to support our schools in any way I can 💙.
December 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
School visits are always one of the best parts of this job 👩🏫✨.
I loved hearing about the brilliant work happening in classrooms and I’ve listened closely to what more we can do for our area, especially the challenges schools are facing.
I’ll continue to support our schools in any way I can 💙.
I loved hearing about the brilliant work happening in classrooms and I’ve listened closely to what more we can do for our area, especially the challenges schools are facing.
I’ll continue to support our schools in any way I can 💙.
It’s Save the Children’s #ChristmasJumperDay! 🎄 Today, I’m wearing my festive knit to support @savechildrenuk.bsky.social in bringing joy and vital support to children who need it most this Christmas.
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
It’s Save the Children’s #ChristmasJumperDay! 🎄 Today, I’m wearing my festive knit to support @savechildrenuk.bsky.social in bringing joy and vital support to children who need it most this Christmas.
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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!