Key interests and
achievements
Lesley’s policy interests
include health, housing and economic development. She lives in Wrexham and
enjoys walking, reading, cooking and watching football, especially Wrexham AFC.
She was previously an elected Director of the Wrexham Supporters Trust. or tap
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Personal history
Lesley was brought up in North
East Wales and has lived and worked in Wrexham all her adult life.
Professional background
Lesley spent 20 years working
at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Prior to her election to the National Assembly
for Wales, she worked as Constituency Assistant to Ian Lucas, MP.
Political history
Lesley was first elected to the
Welsh Parliament/Senedd in May 2007. She set up and chaired the Cross-Party
Hospice Group and served on several Committees. In December 2009, Lesley was
appointed to her first Ministerial role in the Welsh Government. She served
continuously in several Cabinet roles within Government until July 2024.
