About Jo Platt

Jo Platt represents the people who live in Leigh and Atherton, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.

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Profile

Labour/Co-operative MP for Leigh and Atherton

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 2017 — General election

Also represented Leigh

Social Media

• @joplatt.bsky.social
• @JoPlattMP
• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (10 Jul 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Crime and Policing Bill Committee (13 out of 15)