LIB DEMS SELECT SWANSEA WEST CANDIDATES. Sky fill is not an answer for landfill. Craig Lawton. Follow @DemSwansea. Carolyn Harris. See the candidates and results in your constituency. Welsh Lib Dems unveil Swansea & Gower candidates. I am seen as an expert in the field of composite materials and am an active member of a number of trade associations. The constituency voted leave, by 60.45%, in the EU referendum of 2016, according to estimates from the Commons Library. Why did he enter politics? It is one of seven constituencies in the South Wales West electoral region, which elects four additional members, in addition to seven constituency members, to produce a degree of proportional representation for the region as a whole. ", "I am married with a teenage daughter and have had a home in Swansea for fifteen years. We report these on the website under the “European Elections” tab. From 1964, it was represented by Alan Williams and since 2010, Geraint Davies has been MP. Parliamentary constituencies often overlap with local authorities, but are not always same. Current elections The following elections are taking place in the City and County of Swansea: Having personally benefited from EU funding and seeing the positive difference the funding has made throughout South West Wales, I feel that I need to do everything in my powers to protect the country from harm.". I will continue to run this every holiday while my constituents need it. Swansea East is a borough constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom by Carolyn Harris of the Labour Party. "My professional background is in International Manufacturing as a Head of Finance and later as a General Manager. "There is no hiding from the fact that we are currently in a climate emergency, yet the lack of action is staggering. 2. "Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal puts our workers’ rights, environmental protections and other key safeguards at risk. Swansea East voters need to elect a Ukip MP as there was an 8,000 majority in Swansea East to leave the EU. In the … The referendum results were not officially counted at the UK parliamentary constituency level. I am also a keen sports man, having represented Swansea University in Rugby League and Wales in Australian Rules Football. Swansea West has long been a Labour seat. "I was born in a South Wales mining village and know this area well from years working at British Steel in the 80s, Walkers Snack Foods in the 90s and more recently in the Food industry in Baglan. Read more on Wikipedia All elections where you live Ms Harris is the deputy leader of Welsh Labour. The Assembly Member is also a Labour politician, Mike Hedges. The Swansea and Gower Liberal Democrats have announced the final two Candidates for this years’ Senedd election who will be joining Swansea West and South Wales West candidate Chloe Hutchinson. The damaging dither and delay must end.". Originally from Reading, Sam moved to Swansea having worked for Welsh Lib Dem Education Minister Kirsty Williams MS and then going on to work in Marketing and Communications for Swansea University. Swansea West (Welsh: Gorllewin Abertawe) is a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election, and is currently represented by Geraint Davies of the Labour Co-operative party, who was first elected in the constituency in 2010. They are not the party of inspiration or aspiration. ", "Boris Johnson’s Brexit Deal is “Brexit in Name Only” so I could not vote for it in that form.". You can meet candidates and question them at local hustings. After that, I worked in not-for-profit and charity sector organisations before taking a role with the previous MP for Swansea East, Sian James. ", Asked why he entered politics, he said: "The fear of the damage Brexit could do to Wales is what inspired me to enter politics. Since then, he's been trying to drive change in the sport, Several coronavirus cases in Welsh Government staff led to Mark Drakeford self isolating - health minister Vaughan Gething, Mr Gething led the Welsh Government press conference while the First Minister self-isolates, Tributes paid to bus driver who died with Covid-19, Dad-of-two David Jones, 63, was also a well-known bus driver in his community, Two-timing boyfriend smashed up woman's Range Rover and strangled her when she learned the truth, Jason Fluck also broke into the woman's home and stole a £700 pair of shoes when she ended their relationship after learning he had a long-term partner, Paedophile teacher and ex-policeman sent sexual messages to '12-year-old girl', Barry Lander claimed he knew the account was a vigilante and that he wanted to "string" them along. I'd love locally youngsters today to have the same chances that I had to experience new cultures.". This election Accessibility links. "The biggest issue facing wales is ending inequality in a way that is both environmentally and economically sustainable. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. BBC News General Election 2010, full results for Swansea East It elects one Member of the Senedd by the first past the post method of election. Growing up through the miners' strike and the uncertainty of redundancy in the family when my father was made redundant from the old Felindre tinplate works, and my mother was made redundant when Unigate began closing local dairies and the supermarkets moved in to sell cheap milk in plastic bottles had a massive effect on my formative years. I would back Boris Johnson’s deal and help get it through Parliament so that we can get Brexit done. ... Swansea East Parliamentary constituency. Use the search box below to find your constituency and the candidates who are standing. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will … General election 2017: Candidates go head-to-head in Swansea East battle Carolyn Harris rubbished claims Labour were "down and out" in the election but Tory candidate … A former candidate for the Swansea East Westminster seat who has previously stood as a Welsh Conservative European candidate in the 2014 election. "We must honour the result of the 2016 referendum – and the Conservative Party is the only party that is willing and able to do that. Please feel free to contact me and raise any issues important to you. Find out more about page archiving. "The biggest issue facing Wales is Welsh Labour. "I would work hard to give a voice to the forgotten communities of Swansea East and to change Wales from a country dependent on handouts to one that is vibrant and entrepreneurial, with services that meet our peoples’ needs. As there are two separate votes in Welsh Assembly elections, the first graph and table shows the votes for the candidates in the constituency vote. 208 likes. The News-Democrat has contacted over 280 candidates in the April 6 election and asked them to complete a detailed questionnaire. Swansea and Gower Liberal Democrats have selected local campaigners Chloe Hutchinson and Michael O’Carroll to fight the Swansea West constituency for the Senedd and UK Parliament elections respectively. Carolyn Harris. your candidates and where to vote. 1 talking about this. The people of Wales voted to leave the EU – the figure was over 60% in Swansea East – but the other main parties are simply not listening. "Three years ago, I launched my kids’ lunch clubs to help parents out in the school holidays and this year we provided a record 12,000 meals, as well as extra treats for those that would otherwise have gone without. I now work as a press officer, covering the whole of Wales. Results. Swansea East is a borough constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom by Carolyn Harris of the Labour Party. Welsh NHS Physician Associate in Emergency Medicine, and Conservative Candidate for Swansea East in the May 2021 Senedd Elections. Over the years I also worked hard to gain a degree in Chemistry from Aberystwyth University, an MBA from the OU Business School and professionally qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant. You can unsubscribe at any time. This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. The constituency comprises the electoral wards of Bonymaen, Cwmbwrla, Brynhyfryd, Landore, Llansamlet, Morriston, Mynydd-Bach, Penderry and St. Thomas. A life-changing experience. "I am a 59-year-old married mum of three from Swansea. I am a journalist by trade – having worked in both regional and national news. The Swansea East constituency has a total population of 80,494, of which 62,573 are eligible (18+) to vote (77.7%). "I am the son of a coal miner, who joined the Royal Air Force for National Service and decided to stay, so my school years were spent as a Service family, moving regularly as my father was given his postings including living in the Far-East. What happened in the 2017 General Election? I will not only be campaigning for a viable tidal lagoon project, but also a renewable energy research centre to underpin a green revolution with Swansea at its heart. I am a patriotic Welshman who is determined to give a voice to our forgotten communities. A 16-year-old girl has died after police were called to reports of a stabbing. The Welsh Conservatives have selected their candidate for Gower in next year’ ... Swansea West, Swansea East, Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, Llanelli and Neath. I truly fear that his deal would push families who are already struggling further into poverty – I would vote against it if it came back before Parliament. The Labour Party has since changed beyond all recognition. Only then can we end the paralysis and move on.". I grew up in a South Yorkshire pit village, where politics was an important part of everyday life, especially during the miner’s strike. In 2017 it had a total electorate of 58,521 and a turnout of 60.1%. Your Senedd Candidates. 2019 2017. Something went wrong, please try again later. The Swansea East by-election, 1940 was a parliamentary by-election held for the British House of Commons constituency of Swansea East on 5 February 1940. the digital infrastructure needed for a 21st century democracy, Copyright © 2021 Democracy Club Community Interest Company No: 09461226. The Electoral Services office oversees the running of Elections for the City and County of Swansea. "I'm 46 and live with my partner and our 11-year-old daughter. "Tory cuts and austerity – pure and simple. Democracy Club is a UK-based Community Interest Company that builds explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. LAB Labour. Community and town council elections Community and town council by-elections Local government by-elections National Assembly for Wales elections Police and crime commissioners elections ... Swansea, SA1 3SN Phone: 01792 636000 In … In the 2019 general election, the data suggests that Swansea East will be a contest between Labour and Conservative. Swansea East has been most recently represented by Labour's Carolyn Harris, she was first elected in 2015. At our stage in life we are busy grandparents, supportive parents and have elderly parents we help care for, so we face the same challenges that so many do and have a clear understanding of the problems being faced by all generations in South Wales. Labour won this seat in 2017, and are likely to be best placed to win it again in 2019. 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