General Election: Jo Platt sets out plans to 'build a better Leigh and Atherton'
Jo Platt has kicked off her campaign to become the next MP for Leigh and Atherton.
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Conal is an NQJ-qualified senior reporter, primarily covering community news across St Helens and Leigh, including court reporting, crime, and breaking news.
He also specialises in long-read features with a strong community involvement.
Conal joined the titles as a trainee in 2021 after completing a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's in International Relations and Politics from the University of Liverpool.
Conal can be contacted by emailing conal.cunningham@newsquest.co.uk
Conal is an NQJ-qualified senior reporter, primarily covering community news across St Helens and Leigh, including court reporting, crime, and breaking news.
He also specialises in long-read features with a strong community involvement.
Conal joined the titles as a trainee in 2021 after completing a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's in International Relations and Politics from the University of Liverpool.
Conal can be contacted by emailing conal.cunningham@newsquest.co.uk
Jo Platt has kicked off her campaign to become the next MP for Leigh and Atherton.
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