Julie James
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Julie James (born February 1958)[1] is a Welsh Labour politician serving as Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government, and Planning since 2024.[2] James has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Swansea West since 2011.[3][4][5] She served as Minister for Housing and Local Government from 2018 to 2021.
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Julie James | |
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Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government, and Planning[lower-alpha 1] | |
Assumed office 21 March 2024 | |
First Minister | Vaughan Gething |
Preceded by | Rebecca Evans |
In office 13 December 2018 – 13 May 2021 | |
First Minister | Mark Drakeford |
Preceded by | Alun Davies |
Succeeded by | Rebecca Evans |
Minister for Climate Change | |
In office 13 May 2021 – 20 March 2024 | |
First Minister | Mark Drakeford |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Huw Irranca-Davies |
Leader of the House Chief Government Whip | |
In office 3 November 2017 – 13 December 2018 | |
First Minister | Carwyn Jones |
Preceded by | Jane Hutt |
Succeeded by | Jane Hutt & Rebecca Evans |
Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology | |
In office 11 September 2014 – 3 November 2017 | |
First Minister | Carwyn Jones |
Preceded by | Ken Skates |
Succeeded by | Lee Waters |
Member of the Senedd for Swansea West | |
Assumed office 6 May 2011 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Davies |
Majority | 6,521 (27.2%) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-02-25) 25 February 1958 (age 66) Swansea, Wales |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | David |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Richard David James (brother) |
Alma mater | University of Sussex Polytechnic of Central London Inns of Court |
Profession | Barrister, Civil Servant, Politician |
Website | Campaign Website |
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