Lynne Neagle

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.

Not to be confused with Lindsay Naegle.

Lynne Neagle
MS
Official portrait, 2021
Cabinet Secretary for Education
Assumed office
21 March 2024
First MinisterVaughan Gething
Preceded byJeremy Miles
Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing
In office
13 May 2021 – 21 March 2024
First MinisterMark Drakeford
Preceded byThe Baroness Morgan of Ely
Succeeded byJayne Bryant
Member of the Senedd
for Torfaen
Assumed office
6 May 1999
Preceded byOffice Created
Majority5,321 (22.2%)
Personal details
Born (1968-01-18) 18 January 1968
Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Political partyWelsh Labour Co-operative
SpouseHuw Lewis
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Reading
OccupationPolitical advisor
WebsiteWelsh Labour

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
  1. "Lynne Neagle MS". senedd.wales.
  2. "First Minister Vaughan Gething announces new Welsh Government Cabinet | GOV.WALES". www.gov.wales. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  3. "TORFAEN: Constituency profile". South Wales Argus. 28 April 2011.
  4. Mulholland, Hélène (13 November 2018). "Lynne Neagle: 'Building resilience in young people is vital'". The Guardian. London.
  5. Shipton, Martin (21 May 2009). "Married AMs speak out over second home expense claims". WalesOnline.
  6. "Lewis pitches as 'radical' leader". BBC News. 9 October 2009.

Offices held


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