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Julie James
Welsh politician (born 1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the soccer player, see Julie James (soccer). For the fictional character, see Julie James (I Know What You Did Last Summer).
Julie James (born February 1958)[1] is a Welsh Labour politician who has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Swansea West since 2011.[2][3][4] She served in the Welsh Government in various roles from 2018 to July 2024.[5][6]
Quick Facts MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government, and Planning ...
Julie James | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2024 | |
Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government, and Planning[lower-alpha 1] | |
In office 21 March 2024 – 16 July 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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