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Laura Anne Jones

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Laura Anne Jones

Laura Anne Jones (born 21 February 1979) is a Welsh politician who has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for the South Wales East electoral region since July 2020, having previously held the same seat as an Assembly Member (AM) in the National Assembly for Wales between 2003 and 2007. She is a member of Reform UK, having previously represented the Welsh Conservatives until July 2025. Jones also served as a county councillor for the Wyesham ward in Monmouthshire County Council from 2017 to 2022.

Infobox

Preceded by
Liz Hacket Pain
Succeeded by
Emma Bryn
Born
(1979-02-21) 21 February 1979 (age 46)Newport, Wales
Political party
Reform UK (since 2025)
Other politicalaffiliations
Welsh Conservatives (1996–2025)
Residence(s)
Cardiff Bay, Wales
Alma mater
University of Plymouth
Website
www.lauraannejones.wales
Leader
Paul DaviesAndrew RT Davies
Welsh Conservative Party Shadow Cabinet Roles
Welsh Conservative Party Shadow Cabinet Roles Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Local Government, Housing and the Armed ForcesIn office12 December 2024 – 22 July 2025LeaderDarren MillarPreceded byPeter Fox Local GovernmentMark Isherwood HousingSucceeded byJoel James[a]In office24 January 2021 – 29 March 2021LeaderAndrew RT DaviesPreceded byDavid Melding (Housing)Mark Isherwood (Local Government)Succeeded bySam RowlandsShadow Minister for Culture, Tourism and SportIn office3 December 2024 – 12 December 2024LeaderAndrew RT DaviesPreceded byHerselfSucceeded byAltaf HusseinIn office18 April 2024 – 14 June 2024LeaderAndrew RT DaviesPreceded byTom GiffardSucceeded byHerselfShadow Minister for EducationIn office27 May 2021 – 18 April 2024LeaderAndrew RT DaviesPreceded bySuzy DaviesSucceeded byTom GiffardShadow Minister for Equalities, Children and Young PeopleIn office17 July 2020 – 29 March 2021LeaderPaul DaviesAndrew RT DaviesPreceded byJanet Finch-Saunders[b]Succeeded byAltaf Hussein[c]
Party
Reform UK (since 2025)

Tables

· Offices held
Preceded byMohammad Asghar
Preceded byMohammad Asghar
Senedd
Preceded byMohammad Asghar
Senedd
Member for South Wales East 2020 – present
Senedd
Incumbent
Preceded byPhil Williams
Preceded byPhil Williams
Senedd
Preceded byPhil Williams
Senedd
Member for South Wales East 2003 – 2007
Senedd
Succeeded byMohammad Asghar
Preceded byJonathan Morgan
Preceded byJonathan Morgan
Senedd
Preceded byJonathan Morgan
Senedd
Baby of the House 2003–2007
Senedd
Succeeded byBethan Jenkins
Senedd
Preceded byMohammad Asghar
Member for South Wales East 2020 – present
Incumbent
Preceded byPhil Williams
Member for South Wales East 2003 – 2007
Succeeded byMohammad Asghar
Preceded byJonathan Morgan
Baby of the House 2003–2007
Succeeded byBethan Jenkins

References

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    https://senedd.wales/en/memhome/Pages/MemberProfile.aspx?mid=4562/
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    https://nation.cymru/news/tory-ms-defects-to-reform-uk/
  4. BBC News
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  5. democracy.monmouthshire.gov.uk
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  26. "New Conservative Senedd member is confirmed"
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgjpyy5w23o
  36. "Andrew RT Davies said: "Following yesterday's announcement, I'm pleased to welcome Laura Anne Jones MS back into the Welsh Conservatives Shadow Cabinet as the Shadow Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport.""
    https://x.com/DeansOfCardiff/status/1863980427234402624
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    https://nation.cymru/news/andrew-rt-davies-wins-confidence-motion/
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    https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2024-12-12/new-welsh-conservatives-leader-darren-millar-ms-announces-shadow-cabinet
  41. "Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister under investigation by police and Standards Commissioner"
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvvl16v4e5o
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c30l1gv7933o
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    https://nation.cymru/news/laura-anne-jones-cleared-by-police-over-expenses-allegations/
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    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74j84y9xqgo
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    https://business.senedd.wales/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=700&MId=15437
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    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2z8x0ndr5o
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    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27mrxnzr2o
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    https://nation.cymru/news/calls-for-reform-ms-to-confirm-whether-tax-payers-cash-was-spent-on-legal-contracts-to-gag-staff/
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    https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-wales-argus-drink-drive-tory-to-st/178944779/
  57. As Shadow Minister for Local Government and Housing. Responsibility for the Armed Forces was passed to James Evans.
  58. As Shadow Minister for Children and Young People
  59. As Shadow Minister for Equalities
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