Gwenda Thomas
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Gwenda Thomas (born 22 January 1942 in Neath) is a Welsh Labour politician. Thomas was first elected to the National Assembly for Wales in 1999 and re-elected in 2003, having almost doubled her majority. She is a fluent Welsh speaker. She is a member of the GMB Union.
Quick Facts Member of the Welsh Assembly for Neath, Preceded by ...
Gwenda Thomas | |
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Member of the Welsh Assembly for Neath | |
In office 6 May 1999 – 6 April 2016 | |
Preceded by | New Assembly |
Succeeded by | Jeremy Miles |
Majority | 6,390 (26.8%) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-01-22) 22 January 1942 (age 82) Neath, Wales |
Political party | Welsh Labour |
Spouse | Morgan J. Thomas (1939-2013) |
Children | 1 (Son) |
Website | Gwenda Thomas AM |
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She was re-elected as Welsh Labour's Assembly Member for Neath on 3 May 2007 for a third 4-year term in office, with a majority reduced from 4,946 to 1,944, and a loss of 398 votes from the 2003 Assembly election. In the 2011 Assembly election, Thomas increased her majority to 6,390.