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Josh Simons is a former MP for Makerfield.

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Makerfield

Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 2024 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 18 May 2026 — Resigned

Social Media

• @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) ( 9 Jan 2026 to 28 Feb 2026)
• The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office ( 7 Sep 2025 to 28 Feb 2026)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Yvonne Fovargue
• Ian McCartney
• Michael McGuire

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)