Tom Giffard
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Giffard in 2021 | |
Member of the Senedd for South Wales West | |
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Assumed office 7 May 2021 | |
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Born | (1991-04-01) 1 April 1991 (age 33) Swansea |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Welsh Conservative |
Alma mater | Swansea University |
Portfolio | Culture, Tourism & Sport |
Tom Giffard is a Welsh Conservative politician who has served as Member of the Senedd (MS) for the region of South Wales West since 2021.[1]
Giffard is a second language Welsh speaker, held various roles before his election, firstly becoming a Learning Support Assistant in a Welsh Language primary school. He then went on to complete his studies at Swansea University. Upon his graduation, he then went on to work as a Community Liaison Officer within his region of South Wales West before organising campaigns and working with volunteers in both Swansea and Bridgend. Prior to his election as a Member of the Senedd for South Wales West, Tom held the position of Office Manager for Bridgend MP, Jamie Wallis, Britain's first transgender member of Parliament.[2]
Political history
Before his election to the Senedd in 2021, Giffard was elected to the Brackla ward as a Bridgend County Borough Councillor in 2017, where he led the Conservative Group on the Council until his election to the Senedd in 2021.[3]
Prior to his election to the Senedd he was the leader of the Conservative group on the Bridgend County Borough Council.[1]
References
- ^ a b Mosalski, Ruth; Burkitt, Sian (7 May 2021). "Plaid Cymru and Conservatives take two Senedd seats each in South Wales West region". WalesOnline. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Jamie Wallis MP comes out as trans and says he was raped - BBC News". 30 March 2022. Archived from the original on 30 March 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Tom Giffard MS".
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