Yvonne Fovargue
English lawyer and politician
Born
November 29th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Practiced law for several years before entering politics. Elected as a Member of Parliament for Makerfield in 2010. Participated in various committees, including the Justice Committee. Advocated for civil liberties and justice reform throughout parliamentary career.
Elected as MP for Makerfield in 2010
Served on the Justice Committee
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