Preceded by New Assembly Occupation Political Advisor Majority 6,088 (27.3%) Name Lynne Neagle | Children 2 Role Politician Alma mater University of Reading Spouse Huw Lewis | |
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Born 18 January 1968 (age 56)
Merthyr Tydfil, Wales ( 1968-01-18 ) Political party Welsh Labour Co-operative Education Cyfarthfa High School, University of Reading | ||
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Lynne Neagle AM (born 18 January 1968) is a Welsh Labour & Co-operative politician. Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, Neagle has represented the constituency of Torfaen since the National Assembly for Wales was established in 1999.
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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.
Political career
Neagle was elected to the National Assembly for Wales 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 Labour Assembly member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. They live in Penarth, with their two children.