Sarah Murphy (politician)
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Sarah Murphy (born 20 October 1986) is a Welsh Labour politician, serving as Minister for Social Partnership since May 2024. She was elected as the Member of the Senedd (MS) for the Bridgend constituency at the 2021 Senedd election with a majority of 4,064.[1]
Quick Facts MS, Minister for Social Partnership ...
Sarah Murphy | |
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Minister for Social Partnership | |
Assumed office 17 May 2024 | |
First Minister | Vaughan Gething |
Preceded by | Hannah Blythyn |
Member of the Senedd for Bridgend | |
Assumed office 7 May 2021 | |
Preceded by | Carwyn Jones |
Majority | 4,064 (13.7%) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1986-10-20) 20 October 1986 (age 37) East Glamorgan General Hospital, Church Village, Wales |
Political party | Welsh Labour and Co-operative |
Alma mater | Reading University Cardiff University |
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Murphy is the only woman to have won a seat previously held by a man during this election, replacing former First Minister Carwyn Jones, who decided not to stand for re-election.[2]