Summary
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.
Lynne Neagle | |
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 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Cabinet Secretary for Education | |
| 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 | |
| Assumed office 6 May 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Office Created |
| Majority | 5,321 (22.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 January 1968 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 |
Background edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ "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 edit
- Senedd Member profile
- Welsh Labour website
- Website of the Senedd Government