YOUNGSTERS were the masterminds behind this year’s batch of Christmas cards from our MPs.

Four held competitions to get primary pupils to produce the artwork for their festive greetings. Only Ribble Valley Tory Nigel Evans and his Hyndburn’s Graham Jones broke ranks.

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Mr Evans again features holding a mug on the House of Commons terrace. To put a controversial cherry on his Christmas greeting he added a picture of himself and US President-elect Donald Trump on the inside.

Mr Evans said: “Whatever you may think of him, Mr Trump has had a profound impact on the politics of 2016.

“The picture of me with Donald Trump on the card reflects this extraordinary year of politics.

“ It also demonstrates my belief that, under the new American administration, the UK has a golden opportunity for new trade with the USA after we leave the European Union.”

“ This is a belief which I will is carry forward in my new role as Vice-Chairman of the International Trade Select Committee.”

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Mr Jones opted for a traditional winter scene featuring local gem Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington.

Blackburn MP Kate Hollern opted for summery view of Westminster designed by Kate Sara Patel, 10, St Barnabas and St Paul’s primary school.

Rossendale and Darwen Tory Jake Berry chose an more austere and snowy lack and white image of the House of Parliament entitled ‘Big Ben at Christmas’ from Farrah, aged 10, from Holy Trinity Primary School in Stacksteads.

Burnley Labour MP Julie Cooper chose a cheery image with presents and balloons designed by Olivia Grace Harker, aged 10, from St John’s, Cliviger.

Pendle Tory Andrew Stephenson chose a design of Christmas trees by Sacha Reid, eight, from Blacko.

All four who ran competitions for schoolchildren remarked on the ‘high standard’ of entries and the difficulty of picking a winner.

So may be Nigel and Graham had it easy in choosing their different Christmas card options.