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For the soccer player, see Julie James (soccer).
| Julie JamesAM | |
|---|---|
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| Minister for Housing and Local Government | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 13 December 2018 | |
| First Minister | Mark Drakeford |
| Preceded by | Alun 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 Welsh Assembly for Swansea West | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Davies |
| Majority | 5,080 (22.9%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1958-02-25) 25 February 1958 (age 66) Swansea, Wales |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | David |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Sussex Polytechnic of Central London Inns of Court |
| Profession | Barrister, Civil Servant, Politician |
| Website | Campaign Website |
Julie James AM is a Welsh Labour politician, who has represented the constituency of Swansea West since the National Assembly for Wales election of 2011.
Early life
Although born in Swansea she spent most of her younger years living in various places around the world with her family. At the age of 16 she joined the Labour Party and was the first of her family to study at university.
Professional career
James first studied American Studies & History at University of Sussex, graduating in 1980. She then studied Law at the Polytechnic of Central London, graduating in 1982, then went on to the Inns of Court School of Law in London to train as a barrister, passing the bar in 1983.
Her career started working as a policy lawyer with the London Borough of Camden. She then moved back to Swansea to raise their three children and start work for West Glamorgan County Council as the Assistant County Secretary (Legal Services).
James later worked for the City and County of Swansea Council, where her final post was Assistant Chief Executive (Governance). She left in protest of the signing of a contract by the Liberal Democrats which she thought to have wasted ‘millions of pounds’. She went on to join a law practice Clarkslegal LLP specialising in Environmental and Constitutional law.
Political career
On 5 May 2011, James was elected as Assembly Member to the Welsh Government representing Swansea West.
Since then she has sat on several committees, including 'Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee', 'Enterprise and Business Committee' and 'Environment and Sustainability Committee'. She has chaired the procurement and common fisheries task and finish groups
On 11 September 2014 she was appointed Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology during a reshuffle by Carwyn Jones replacing Ken Skates who was appointed Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism.
On 5 May 2016 James was re-elected as the Assembly Member for Swansea West by a higher majority than her previous term and was tipped at the time to be a likely candidate for a cabinet position.
On 3 November 2017 she was promoted to the Cabinet as Leader of the House & Chief Whip.
References
- ^ "Wales elections > Swansea West". BBC News. 6 May 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
- "Julie James | The Welsh Labour Party". Welshlabour.org.uk. 27 February 2010. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
- ^ "Swansea West - Welsh Assembly constituency - Elections 2016". BBC News. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- ^ "About Julie James AM - Assembly Member Website". juliejamesam.co.uk. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- "All About Julie - Campaign Website". swanseawest.wales. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- "Facebook Campaign Page". Facebook.com. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- "Julie James, Swansea West - Welsh Labour". Welshlabour.wales. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
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- "New Cabinet announced by First Minister - Welsh Government". gov.wales. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "Which politicians are in the frame for promotion to Carwyn Jones' new Cabinet". Wales Online. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-wales-41862076
External links
Offices held
| Senedd | ||
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| Preceded byAndrew Davies | Assembly Member for Swansea West 2011–present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded byKen Skates | Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology 2014 – 2017 |
Succeeded byLee Waters |
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| Conservatives (16) |
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| Plaid Cymru (12) |
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| Liberal Democrats (1) |
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| Independent (1) |
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