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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
This government's accelerated rollout of the NHS App is making a difference.
Since July, it's:
🏥 Prevented 1.5 million missed hospital appointments
🏥 Saved 5.7 million NHS staff hours
🏥 Now used by 87% of hospitals – up nearly 20%
📰 All the details: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Since July, it's:
🏥 Prevented 1.5 million missed hospital appointments
🏥 Saved 5.7 million NHS staff hours
🏥 Now used by 87% of hospitals – up nearly 20%
📰 All the details: www.gov.uk/government/n...
April 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This government's accelerated rollout of the NHS App is making a difference.
Since July, it's:
🏥 Prevented 1.5 million missed hospital appointments
🏥 Saved 5.7 million NHS staff hours
🏥 Now used by 87% of hospitals – up nearly 20%
📰 All the details: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Since July, it's:
🏥 Prevented 1.5 million missed hospital appointments
🏥 Saved 5.7 million NHS staff hours
🏥 Now used by 87% of hospitals – up nearly 20%
📰 All the details: www.gov.uk/government/n...
On Workers' Memorial Day, we remember all those who have lost their lives to work-related illness or injury. A key to keeping people safe at work is a strong, organised union in every workplace. #IWMD25
April 28, 2025 at 7:51 AM
On Workers' Memorial Day, we remember all those who have lost their lives to work-related illness or injury. A key to keeping people safe at work is a strong, organised union in every workplace. #IWMD25
Happy St George's Day.
April 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Happy St George's Day.
I am proud to support my local independent record store Sticky Black Tarmac at Leigh Spinners Mill in Leigh and Atherton on Record Store Day, celebrating all they do for our local economy to help keep music, culture and community alive! #RSD25 @recordstoreday.
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April 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
I am proud to support my local independent record store Sticky Black Tarmac at Leigh Spinners Mill in Leigh and Atherton on Record Store Day, celebrating all they do for our local economy to help keep music, culture and community alive! #RSD25 @recordstoreday.
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Sending this to show my support for Rebecca, her son and @blisscharity.bsky.social the wonderful charity that supported the family through a challenging time.
1 in 7 babies born in the UK require neonatal care and Bliss helps support babies to ensure they have the best chance of survival.
1 in 7 babies born in the UK require neonatal care and Bliss helps support babies to ensure they have the best chance of survival.
April 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Sending this to show my support for Rebecca, her son and @blisscharity.bsky.social the wonderful charity that supported the family through a challenging time.
1 in 7 babies born in the UK require neonatal care and Bliss helps support babies to ensure they have the best chance of survival.
1 in 7 babies born in the UK require neonatal care and Bliss helps support babies to ensure they have the best chance of survival.
The NHS is broken not beaten. Labour promised change, and we’ve made a good start providing the two million extra appointments we pledged seven months early.
March 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The NHS is broken not beaten. Labour promised change, and we’ve made a good start providing the two million extra appointments we pledged seven months early.
People can now benefit from upgraded sports facilities thanks to £100 million invested by government. I'd encourage clubs and organisations from across Leigh and Atherton to come forward and apply for funding. Applications can be made via footballfoundation.org.uk on an ongoing basis.
March 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
People can now benefit from upgraded sports facilities thanks to £100 million invested by government. I'd encourage clubs and organisations from across Leigh and Atherton to come forward and apply for funding. Applications can be made via footballfoundation.org.uk on an ongoing basis.
I know people are worried about the potential changes to disability benefits.
The Government has published a Pathways to Work Green Paper and open consultation: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Read my statement here👇
The Government has published a Pathways to Work Green Paper and open consultation: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Read my statement here👇
March 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I know people are worried about the potential changes to disability benefits.
The Government has published a Pathways to Work Green Paper and open consultation: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Read my statement here👇
The Government has published a Pathways to Work Green Paper and open consultation: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Read my statement here👇
Last night, Labour passed the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Commons - the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a generation.
Reform voted with the Tories against this Bill. They claim to stand for working people, but actions in Parliament suggest otherwise.
Labour will make work pay🌹
Reform voted with the Tories against this Bill. They claim to stand for working people, but actions in Parliament suggest otherwise.
Labour will make work pay🌹
March 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Last night, Labour passed the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Commons - the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a generation.
Reform voted with the Tories against this Bill. They claim to stand for working people, but actions in Parliament suggest otherwise.
Labour will make work pay🌹
Reform voted with the Tories against this Bill. They claim to stand for working people, but actions in Parliament suggest otherwise.
Labour will make work pay🌹
We shouldn’t have to deal with persistent antisocial behaviour and crime. I know this is a major concern for many businesses, residents, and visitors to our town centres🚨
That’s why I fully support Labour’s Crime and Policing Bill introduced to Parliament today.
That’s why I fully support Labour’s Crime and Policing Bill introduced to Parliament today.
February 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We shouldn’t have to deal with persistent antisocial behaviour and crime. I know this is a major concern for many businesses, residents, and visitors to our town centres🚨
That’s why I fully support Labour’s Crime and Policing Bill introduced to Parliament today.
That’s why I fully support Labour’s Crime and Policing Bill introduced to Parliament today.
On Friday, 7th March 2025, the Football Association’s fourth annual Biggest Ever Football Session will take place in schools across England, in celebration of International Women’s Day (8th March).
If you’re a teacher or governor sign your school up here: https://buff.ly/3QjDSjz
If you’re a teacher or governor sign your school up here: https://buff.ly/3QjDSjz
February 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On Friday, 7th March 2025, the Football Association’s fourth annual Biggest Ever Football Session will take place in schools across England, in celebration of International Women’s Day (8th March).
If you’re a teacher or governor sign your school up here: https://buff.ly/3QjDSjz
If you’re a teacher or governor sign your school up here: https://buff.ly/3QjDSjz