Paul Davies (Conservative politician)
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| Leader of the Welsh Conservative Party Group in the Welsh Assembly. | |
| Assumed office 6 September 2018 Acting: 27 June 2018 - 6 September 2018 | |
| Deputy | Suzy Davies |
| Leader | Theresa May |
| Preceded by | Andrew R. T. Davies |
| In office 6 May 2011 – 14 July 2011 Acting | |
| Leader | David Cameron |
| Preceded by | Nick Bourne |
| Succeeded by | Andrew R. T. Davies |
| Deputy Leader of the Welsh Conservative Party | |
| In office 14 July 2011 – 27 June 2018 | |
| Leader | Andrew R. T. Davies |
| Preceded by | Andrew R. T. Davies |
| Succeeded by | Suzy Davies |
| Member of the Welsh Assembly for Preseli Pembrokeshire | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Tamsin Dunwoody |
| Majority | 2,175 (8%) |
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| Born | 1969 (age 54–55) Wales |
| Political party | Conservative |
Paul Windsor Davies (born 1969) is a Welsh politician serving as Leader of the Welsh Conservative Party Group in the Welsh Assembly since 6 September 2018, and Member of the National Assembly for Wales for Preseli Pembrokeshire since 3 May 2007. He gained the seat from Labour and was re-elected in May 2011,[1] and again in May 2016.[2]
Background
Davies grew up in Pontsian. He attended Tregroes Primary School and Llandysul Grammar School, obtaining A levels at Newcastle Emlyn Comprehensive School. Davies now lives in Blaenffos, north Pembrokeshire.[3][4]
Professional career
Davies worked for Lloyds TSB as a Business Manager based in Haverfordwest from 1987 until his election to the National Assembly.[3]
Political career
In February 2000, Davies was adopted as the Conservative Party candidate in the Ceredigion by-election; he came in third place in the results having improved the Conservative Party's vote. He then fought the seat in the 2001 general election. In the Welsh Assembly election of 2003, he fought Preseli Pembrokeshire where he increased the share of the vote from 23% to 30%, cutting the Labour Party's majority to 1,326.
Davies has also held office within the Conservative Party including chairman of Ceredigion Conservative Association and Deputy Chairman of Mid and West Wales Conservatives.
He was first elected to the Assembly in 2007. Until March 2009 he served as Shadow Minister for Culture, the Welsh Language and Sport. From March 2009 until the Assembly Election in 2011, Davies held the role of Shadow Minister for Education and the Welsh Language. After his re-election as Assembly Member for Preseli Pembrokeshire in May 2011, he briefly held the role of Interim Leader of the Welsh Conservative Assembly Group before being appointed as Deputy Leader of the Welsh Conservative Assembly Group, and Shadow Minister for Finance.
Davies was elected leader of the Welsh Conservatives in September 2018.[5]
References
- ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/special/election2011/constituency/html/26696.stm BBC News Election 2011 special
- ^ "Assembly Election 2016: The full list of Welsh AMs". WalesOnline. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Paul Davies AM". Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "National Assembly for Wales: Paul Davies AM". Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "Paul Davies wins Welsh Tory assembly group leadership poll". BBC News. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
Offices held
External links
- Paul Davies AM: own website
- Member Profile: National Assembly for Wales website
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