National government

Jo Platt MP welcomes plans to introduce paternity pay support for self-employed fathers and non-birthing parents.

Jo Platt MP on paternity pay support for self-employed fathers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'

Labour MP Jo Platt standing in Westminster Hall

Labour MP Jo Platt standing in Westminster Hall

House of Commons

Leigh MP defends backing Troubles Bill after accusations she ‘betrayed’ veterans

Church Wigan has launched a national faith-led campaign, alongside the NEU's campaign, for universal free school meals

Church Wigan has launched a national faith-led campaign, alongside the NEU's campaign, for universal free school meals

Free school meals

Faith leaders call on PM to extend free school meals to all primary children

Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt

Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt

National government

Leigh and Atherton MP warns abusive social media users: ‘You will be blocked’

Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt at the Houses of Parliament

Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt at the Houses of Parliament

Local government

Residents urged to report anti-social behaviour in campaign over ‘dodgy shops’

Adult social care

Council's adult social care declared highest-rated in England with 95% CQC score

Andy Burnham with his mum and dad

Andy Burnham with his mum and dad

Andy Burnham returns to work after father's death: 'He would want me back out there'

A pedestrian crossing is sought for Greyhound Roundabout

A pedestrian crossing is sought for Greyhound Roundabout

National government

MP backs petition to install pedestrian crossing on ‘dangerous’ roundabout

Bents Garden and Home has been named on the Government list

Bents Garden and Home has been named on the Government list

Bents Garden Centre named over minimum wage failures affecting 272 staff

Leigh MP Jo Platt

Leigh MP Jo Platt

Jo Platt urges Leigh residents to respond on 'incredibly distressing' yearly issue

Andy Burnham with Wigan & Leigh Hospice chief executive Jo Carby on his visit to the hospice

Andy Burnham with Wigan & Leigh Hospice chief executive Jo Carby on his visit to the hospice

Andy Burnham donates 15% of salary to Wigan & Leigh Hospice following visit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

Andy Burnham visits the Ashton Bears on Friday night

Andy Burnham visits the Ashton Bears on Friday night

Andy Burnham donates first MP salary to local grassroots rugby club

Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt visited Greyhound Roundabout

Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt visited Greyhound Roundabout

Local government

The ‘dangerous’ roundabout where pedestrians ‘take lives into own hands’

Jo Platt, MP for Leigh and Atherton

Jo Platt, MP for Leigh and Atherton

Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt lands key role in Prime Minister's team

Andy Burnham says hospices must be 'properly funded' after local landlady Pauline Westwood's (left) plea before her death

Andy Burnham says hospices must be 'properly funded' after local landlady Pauline Westwood's (left) plea before her death

PM says hospices must be 'properly funded' after local landlady's plea before death

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) during a National Economic Council meeting at No 10 North, located in Heron House, central Manchester.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) during a National Economic Council meeting at No 10 North, located in Heron House, central Manchester.

Burnham says he wants to ‘get Britain hoping again’ as he opens No 10 North

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham makes his first speech outside 10 Downing Street, pledging to end rough sleeping

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham makes his first speech outside 10 Downing Street, pledging to end rough sleeping

Local charity backs Andy Burnham's plan to end rough sleeping nationwide

National government

Burnham to enter No 10 promising ‘breathing room’ on cost of living

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham ahead of making a speech outside 10 Downing Street

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham ahead of making a speech outside 10 Downing Street

Andy Burnham promises to bring back ‘hope’ to Britain as he becomes Prime Minister

Sian Astley, Reform UK's Greater Manchester mayoral candidate

Sian Astley, Reform UK's Greater Manchester mayoral candidate

Reform says mayoral candidate 'mis-spoke' after Andy Burnham social housing claim

Andy Burnham is officially confirmed as the new leader of the Labour Party at a special conference held at the Trades Union Congress, in central London.

Andy Burnham is officially confirmed as the new leader of the Labour Party at a special conference held at the Trades Union Congress, in central London.

Andy Burnham vows to give people ‘hope back’ as he becomes Labour leader

When is Andy Burnham likely to become the UK's next Prime Minister?

When is Andy Burnham likely to become the UK's next Prime Minister?

When will Andy Burnham become Prime Minister? Process and steps explained

Richard Chapman, rough sleepers team leader at WithYou

Richard Chapman, rough sleepers team leader at WithYou

Repeal of Vagrancy Act welcomed by Leigh and Wigan addiction service

Andy Burnham has pledged to give Britain the

Andy Burnham has pledged to give Britain the

Andy Burnham wants to move power out of Westminster – here's his plan

Andy Burnham at the Labour Party leadership hustings at Parr Hall in 2015

Andy Burnham at the Labour Party leadership hustings at Parr Hall in 2015

From Leigh lad to likely PM: Andy Burnham’s journey in pictures

National government

Andy Burnham hits back after Kemi Badenoch's PMQs jibe

National government

Andy Burnham reportedly eyeing 'Number 10 in the North'

Jo Platt at Houses of Parliament

Jo Platt at Houses of Parliament

Leigh and Atherton MP backs Burnham after PM quits and calls for renewal

Andy Burnham was speaking on BBC's Question Time

Andy Burnham was speaking on BBC's Question Time

National government

Burnham says he will challenge for Labour leadership if he wins by-election

Reform candidate Rob Kenyon says he's in 'two horse race' with Andy Burnham

National government

Dragons’ Den star backs Restore Britain hopeful in Makerfield by-election

Robert Kenyon will stand in the by-election for Reform

Robert Kenyon will stand in the by-election for Reform

Makerfield by-election

Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election

The by-election is expected to take place in June

The by-election is expected to take place in June

Makerfield by-election - What the bookies say a month out from crunch contest

Rebecca Shepherd will stand in the Makerfield by-election for Restore Britain

Rebecca Shepherd will stand in the Makerfield by-election for Restore Britain

Makerfield by-election

Restore Britain announces candidate for Makerfield by-election

Burnham will ‘fight to highest level’ but says he is not focused on replacing PM

The Labour mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is seen as a challenger to Sir Keir Starmer. Picture: PA

The Labour mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is seen as a challenger to Sir Keir Starmer. Picture: PA

National government

Andy Burnham and his links to Leigh

National government

Leigh and Atherton MP tells Starmer to resign and backs Burnham to replace him

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, accompanied by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, during a school visit

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, accompanied by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, during a school visit

Local government

Andy Burnham pulls out of keynote speech amid Labour leadership speculation

National government

Jo Platt MP: Delivering a fairer deal for working people in Leigh and Atherton

A name and shame list has bene published by HMRC

A name and shame list has bene published by HMRC

National government

Takeaway listed on Government name and shame list over unpaid tax

Jo Platt MP (left) with Chris Conchie and Kim Thorpe

Jo Platt MP (left) with Chris Conchie and Kim Thorpe

Leigh MP praises Atherton nursery during visit ahead of expansion

Young people lead £319m Leigh regeneration under Pride in Place

Young people lead £319m Leigh regeneration under Pride in Place

Young people lead Leigh regeneration under Pride in Place

Jo Platt co-signed the letter sent to the Secretary of State for Science and Technology.

Jo Platt co-signed the letter sent to the Secretary of State for Science and Technology.

MP calls for 'strong AI regulation' following sexualised images by X's Grok AI

Pubs will receive relief after criticism over to business rates increases

Pubs will receive relief after criticism over to business rates increases

British Government

MP welcomes 'necessary' cuts to business rates for Leigh pub owners

Andy Burnham has criticised the decision of the Labour party, and the alleged leak to the press regarding the decision

Andy Burnham has criticised the decision of the Labour party, and the alleged leak to the press regarding the decision

British Government

Prime Minister faces backlash after blocking Andy Burnham from by-election candidacy

Local government

Ex Leigh MP Andy Burnham blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election

Local government

Ex Leigh MP Andy Burnham announces plans to stand in by-election

Andy Burnham faces several hurdles if he is to use this moment to return to Westminster

Andy Burnham faces several hurdles if he is to use this moment to return to Westminster

National government

Ex-Leigh MP Burnham faces decision on bid for Westminster return

Jo Platt has put Leigh forward for the national competition

Jo Platt has put Leigh forward for the national competition

Leigh entered into national 'Town of Culture' competition in the hopes of £3m prize

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy leaves Downing Street, London, following a Cabinet meeting

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy leaves Downing Street, London, following a Cabinet meeting

British Government

MP launches first ever 'town of culture' contest to 'restore pride' in UK towns

COLD: A cold weather alert is in place

COLD: A cold weather alert is in place

British Government

Cold Weather Payments available for some Leigh residents as temperatures drop

National government

Jo Platt MP: Delivering long-overdue justice for former mineworkers