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Makerfield MP Josh Simons

Makerfield MP becomes cabinet office minister

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Makerfield Veterans Celebrate Christmas

Josh Simons delivers his acceptance speech after winning the Makerfield seat for Labour

Victory for all three Labour candidates

The general election will be held on Thursday, July 4

General election candidates revealed

Josh Simons, Labour's Parliamentary candidate for Makerfield

Think-tank director chosen as Labour candidate for Makerfield in election

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: The son of the photographer begins the new school term of 2021 at home by watching an online introduction from his teacher, on January 05, 2021 in London, England. All primary and secondary schools have now closed until at least mid-February, with GCSE and A-level exams facing cancellation for a second year. British Prime Minister made a national television address on Monday evening announcing England is to enter its third lockdown of the covid-19 pandemic. On Monday the UK recorded more than 50,000 new confirmed Covid cases for the seventh day in a row. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Yvonne Fovargue CBE MP: online safety of children

Yvonne Fovargue was elected Makerfield MP in 2010

Borough MPs Fovargue and Grundy will not contest the next election

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: immediate ceasefire needed in Gaza

Award Winners at Winstanley College

Winstanley College Awards 2024

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Labour would end the misery faced by rail passengers

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP speaks out on child poverty

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue with her CBE

MP collects CBE medal at Windsor Castle

Yvonne Forvague and William Smith

Wigan secondary school pupil becomes a Local MP for a day

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: it’s time for action on river pollution
The Rivers Trust recently published its latest State of the Rivers Report for 2024.
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MP Yvonne Fovargue with Waspi campaigners in Wigan town centre in 2016

Report suggests women get compensation after pension age change

Yvonne pictured with Zeelandia UK colleagues

Zeelandia UK hosts MP visit on International Women’s Day to showcase continued s...

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: rising cost of living is biting hard for many

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: We must reduce child poverty

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Yvonne Fovargue MP: We’ll act to protect private renters

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: I am opposed to the Rwanda scheme in its entirety

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Yvonne Fovargue MP: 2024 can be the year of change in our country

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Yvonne Fovargue MP: A real lack of ambition in leasehold bill

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Wigan borough MP recognised for public and political service in New Year honours

Stable Lives director Carrie Byrom welcomed Princess Anne to Parbold Equestrian Centre in 202

Charity bosses and MP among Wiganers named in New Year honours list

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Lack of ambition for our schools
Ahead of the Autumn Statement a number of constituents contacted me about funding for schools.
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PICTURE SPECIAL: MP hosts annual Christmas lunch for Wigan armed services vetera...

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Yvonne Fovargue MP: Medication to treat migraines should be available to all

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Yvonne Fovargue MP: Labour’s plan to rebuild Britain

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue meets one of the cats at Cats Protection's Warrington adoption centre

MP discusses animal welfare in visit to cat charity's adoption centre

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Yvonne Fovargue MP: Israel has a right to defend herself

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: It’s time for a general election

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Yvonne Fovargue MP: Supporting school breakfast clubs

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Tories the architects of NHS crisis

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue.

YVONNE FOVARGUE MP: The less well off need safer borrowing

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: No magic wand when it comes to debt

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Vital our canal network is supported

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Social care reforms are needed

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue.

YVONNE FOVARGUE MP: Concerned by rail ticket office closures

Wigan Cycle Project celebrates its first anniversary

Dad praised at first anniversary party for his business that recycles cycles

The ticket office at Hindley station is one of those earmarked for closure under the plans

Planned programme of station ticket office closures provokes furious reaction

Yvonne Fovargue (second left) at Rosebridge Court

MP drops in for a chat and cuppa at care homes during celebratory week

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: highlighting the dangers of vaping for children

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

MP fears for rising mortgage payments for more than 10,000 families

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: tenant reform is long overdue

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: time this feudal system of leasehold was abolished

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Investing in our children’s future with school meals

Lunchtime supervisor Audrey Roberts says goodbye to pupils and Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue, headteacher Mark Dumican and chairman of governors Steve Westhead

End of an era as lunchtime supervisor says goodbye after 41 years at school

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: The future of NHS dentistry is at risk

The Keep Ashton Green campaign group have previously held protests against the development in Ashton

Developers successfully appeal decision to snub new industrial site

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue.

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Yvonne Fovargue (right) pictured with Lois Beatty, Store Manager of Specsavers, Ashton-in-Makerfield (left)

Wigan MP encourages constituents to take a hearing test

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Handout to the rich is wrong priority

The NatWest in Ashton

Town to be left with only two banks after NatWest makes ‘disappointing’ decision

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