Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton
Labour (Co-op)Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 321st of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 25%. 20 contributions since 2024-10-10.
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism141st of 96730.0
- Long Covid3rd of 5515.0
- Elderly care & frailty72nd of 2273.0
- Health inequalities130th of 2773.0
- Mental health646th of 8693.0
- Dementia106th of 2453.0
- Public health & prevention460th of 7343.0
- Dentistry access99th of 1913.0
What they’ve said
“T2. Happy St George’s day, Mr Speaker. The covid-19 inquiry exposed how long covid was repeatedly dismissed, despite its lasting impact on nearly 2 million people, including me.”
Topical Questions · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Families in Leigh and Atherton are exhausted from constantly fighting for the SEND support their children need, so I welcome the White Paper’s proposals, including individual support plans and more inclusion bases in schools, because inclusive education benefits everyone.”
School SEND Provision · 2026-03-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I rise to speak as chair of the APPG on ADHD. As someone from a neurodiverse—or, as we call it, neuro-spicy—household, I understand the difference that support can make and the consequences when it is missing.”
ADHD Diagnosis · 2026-01-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I declare an interest as the chair of the all-party parliament group on ADHD. ADHD providers estimate that untreated ADHD could cost the economy £11.2 billion over the next decade, largely due to avoidable impacts on justice, employment, education and health.”
ADHD Services · 2026-01-13 · Read on Hansard ↗