Grateful to partners in #Wigan who shared the amazing work going on in Leigh. They kindly showed us how the Leigh Youth Hub and Leigh Bike Library is making a big difference in the area. More: gmmoving.co.uk/news/leigh-bik… #GMMovingInAction

Six years ago I challenged the previous Gov on the increase of waiting times for ADHD diagnosis. It got worse! Lord Darzi’s report laid out how severe the delays for services have become. Clearing up the mess of the last 14 years is what this government is committed to do.

Delighted to be elected to Culture, Media and Sport Committee Committee, with Jo Platt James Frith MP Natasha Irons MP Bayo Alaba MP Rupa Huq MP Tom Rutland MP and Caroline Dinenage MP as chair Hoping we can tackle disinformation, help our brilliant creative industries and boost community and grassroots sport.

Grassroots music venues offer more than incredible gigs - they’re community spaces, places to come together and do so much more. We can’t let ticket touts put their future at risk, as Jo Platt makes clear.

The government is acting to protect our social housing stock and build more affordable homes. This weekend we've announced: ✅A £500m top-up to the Affordable Homes Programme. ✅A reduction of Right to Buy discounts. ✅Allowing councils to retain 100% of Right to Buy receipts.

Great door knock yesterday with Jo Platt and other local councillors.We we’re out speaking to residents in Leigh South.Many residents feeling positive of what labour has and will achieve in government.

Spiking will be made a criminal offence. My government was elected to take back our streets, central to this mission is making sure women and girls can feel safe at night. Perpetrators of spiking will feel the full force of the law.

Kemi Badenoch wants tax cuts for the rich, paid for by working people. Where have we heard that before?

Bit of a health update but 1st Happy New Year🎉 Thank u for all kind messages over last year as I went through breast cancer treatment- was quite the year but thankfully all done and cancer free- will start to get back to cllr duties slowly but surely!

Jo Platt: Together we will overcome the challenges that lie ahead ift.tt/JNasoPB

Great first door knock of 2025.Myself, Jo Platt and local councillors spoke to residents about what The Labour Party is doing in government and what change we can make on a local and national level.

The best news! Kickstarted in 2019 - and finalised today. Also a huge thanks to our local Cllrs for sticking with it and pushing forward @GMerrett, Yvonne Klieve and Susan Gambles. 🎉🎉🎉

'Daddy's killed mummy': The heartbreaking reason why this MP is calling for change. Thanks to Jo Platt for supporting our campaign to protect victims of domestic abuse and to her family for sharing their story Manchester News MEN manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

Out on our weekly doorknock again with local Councillors, this time in Leigh South. We’re out in the community all year round, not just at election time. Talking to residents and listening to their concerns, making sure your voices are always heard. 🌹

Big red coat for both door knocks this weekend 🌹

There's so much unsung work in our communities, making real changes to people's lives. Shoutout to Lynn Hayes, Laura Hopkins, and countless volunteers at the Green Grass Centre on Hag Fold! They offer a discounted food market, courses, and health & well-being classes.

As part of our Plan for Change, Labour is rolling out free breakfast clubs to give children the best start in life. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

I'm grateful to this government for their commitment to Leigh and Atherton through the £20m Plan for Neighbourhoods. We've already seen cooperative approaches thrive locally, and I look forward to the positive changes we can make for the future.

Every pound spent, every regulation, every decision, must deliver for working people. That’s the future we’re delivering through our Plan for Change.