Tuesday 25 May 2010

Yvonne backs Andy Burnham in Labour Leadership race


Yvonne Fovargue MP has today backed Andy Burnham MP to be the next leader of the Labour Party.

The boost to the Leigh MP comes ahead of his leadership launch at Leigh Sports Village on Wednesday, 26th May.

Yvonne Fovargue MP said, “Andy is down to earth, approachable, rooted in Labour Party values and I believe can reach out and reconnect with Labour’s supporters."

“He is always willing to listen and take up issues and is best placed to inspire and re-build support for Labour. His candidacy is good for the future prosperity of the North West and the Wigan borough.”

Yvonne is calling on local people across the borough to back Andy’s campaign by visiting his website at http://www.andy4leader.com/