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Jo Platt

Lab Labour (Co-op) Leigh and Atherton ID 4673
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At a glance

Jo Platt is currently a Labour (Co-op) MP for Leigh and Atherton, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 8,881. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 77.1 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Jo Platt submitted £208,190 of expenses, which is 8 % lower than the average MP. Asked 120 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 1 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 77.1 %
MP
77 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 270 of 650 — higher than 59% of MPs
Debates 32
MP
32
Avg
70.9
42 contributions across 32 appearances Rank 517 of 650 — less than 80% of MPs
Questions asked 120
MP
120
Avg
127.6
Rank 169 of 650 — more than 74% of MPs

Voting alignment

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

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Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Majority of 8,881. 6 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 434 of 563 eligible divisions (77.1 %).

Parliamentary activity

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32 debate appearances and 42 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 120 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Early Day Motions

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Tabled 0 and co-signed 10 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.

Expenses

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Total spend of £208,190 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 1 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Jo Platt?

Jo Platt is a Member of Parliament representing Leigh and Atherton. Source

Which party does Jo Platt represent?

Jo Platt currently represents Labour (Co-op). Source

Which constituency does Jo Platt represent?

Jo Platt currently represents Leigh and Atherton. Source

How long has Jo Platt been an MP?

Jo Platt has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Jo Platt?

Jo Platt has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source