Lynne Neagle
Welsh Labour & Co-operative politician and Member of the Senedd for Torfaen
Lynne Neagle | |
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 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Cabinet Secretary for Education | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 21 March 2024 | |
| First Minister | Vaughan Gething |
| Preceded by | Jeremy Miles |
| Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing | |
| In office 13 May 2021 – 21 March 2024 | |
| First Minister | Mark Drakeford |
| Preceded by | The Baroness Morgan of Ely |
| Succeeded by | Jayne Bryant |
| Member of the Senedd for Torfaen | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 6 May 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Office Created |
| Majority | 5,321 (22.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1968-01-18) 18 January 1968 (age 56) Merthyr Tydfil, Wales |
| Political party | Welsh Labour Co-operative |
| Spouse | Huw Lewis |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Reading |
| Occupation | Political advisor |
| Website | Welsh Labour |
Lynne Neagle (born 18 January 1968) is a Welsh Labour & Co-operative[1] politician serving as Cabinet Secretary for Education since 2024.[2] Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, Neagle has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for the constituency of Torfaen since the Senedd was established in 1999.
Background
Neagle was educated at Cyfarthfa High School, Merthyr Tydfil, and the University of Reading, where she read French and Italian.
She is a former Voluntary Sector Carer and Careers Development Officer. Neagle was also a research assistant to Glenys Kinnock MEP[3] from 1994 to 1997.[4]
Political career
Neagle was elected to the Senedd in 1999 as a Labour candidate to represent Torfaen. Ahead of the 2011 elections she was adopted as a Labour & Co-operative candidate.
Personal life
Neagle is married to Huw Lewis, the former Senedd Member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney.[5] They have two children, James and Sam.[6]
References
- ^ "Lynne Neagle MS". senedd.wales.
- ^ "First Minister Vaughan Gething announces new Welsh Government Cabinet | GOV.WALES". www.gov.wales. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "TORFAEN: Constituency profile". South Wales Argus. 28 April 2011.
- ^ Mulholland, Hélène (13 November 2018). "Lynne Neagle: 'Building resilience in young people is vital'". The Guardian. London.
- ^ Shipton, Martin (21 May 2009). "Married AMs speak out over second home expense claims". WalesOnline.
- ^ "Lewis pitches as 'radical' leader". BBC News. 9 October 2009.
External links
- Senedd Member profile
- Welsh Labour website
- Website of the Senedd Government
Offices held
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| Preceded by (new post) | Member of the Senedd for Torfaen 1999–present | Incumbent |
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secretaries
Vaughan Gething (First Minister)
- Rebecca Evans (Cabinet Secretary for Finance) (Constitution and Cabinet Office)
- Eluned Morgan (Health and Social Care)
- Jeremy Miles (Economy, Energy and Welsh Language)
- Lynne Neagle (Education)
- Huw Irranca-Davies (Climate Change) (Rural Affairs)
- Lesley Griffiths (Culture and Social Justice)
- Julie James (Housing) (Local Government) (Planning)
- Ken Skates (North Wales) (Transport)
- Jane Hutt (Trefnydd) (Chief Whip)
- Mick Antoniw (Counsel General)
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| Conservatives (16) |
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