Lynne Neagle

Lynne Neagle AM
Member of the Welsh Assembly for Torfaen
Incumbent
Assumed office 6 May 1999
Preceded by	New Assembly
Majority	4,498 (19.8%)
Personal details
Born	(1968-01-18) 18 January 1968 Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Political party	Welsh Labour Co-operative
Spouse	Huw Lewis AM
Children	2
Alma mater	University of Reading
Occupation	Political Advisor
Website	Welsh Labour

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.

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 former Labour Assembly member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. They live in Penarth, with their two children.

External links

• National Assembly for Wales Member profile
• Welsh Labour Party Website
• Website of the Welsh Assembly Government