Leigh and Atherton MP — Jo Platt
£17,783 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Jo Platt is the current MP for Leigh and Atherton (Labour (Co-op)). In 2025-26 they claimed £17,783 in IPSA business costs — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. See the full profile with itemised claims or read the methodology.
Total claimed — 2025-26
£17,783
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Leigh and Atherton MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Leigh and Atherton?
- Jo Platt (Labour (Co-op)) is the current Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton.
- How much has the MP for Leigh and Atherton claimed in expenses?
- Jo Platt claimed £17,783 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
- What did Jo Platt claim the most on?
- Jo Platt's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £13,241.
- How do Leigh and Atherton's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Jo Platt claimed £17,783. Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation — claim levels reflect factors like constituency distance from Westminster and staffing needs.
Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.