Jo Platt

Jo Platt is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Leigh and Atherton, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Jo Platt, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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Representation

Leigh and Atherton
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Party affiliation

Labour
8 June 2017 - Present

Committee memberships

Modernisation Committee
9 September 2024 - Present
Commons
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
21 October 2024 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Representations

Leigh [2010 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
8 June 2017 - 6 November 2019
Commons

Elections contested

Leigh
12 December 2019
Commons

House membership

Commons
Jo Platt
8 June 2017 - 6 November 2019

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
10 July 2018 - 6 November 2019
Commons

Committee memberships

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
4 December 2017 - 11 December 2017
Commons
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
11 December 2017 - 23 July 2018
Commons
Crime and Policing Bill
20 March 2025 - 13 May 2025
Commons