Personal history
Delyth Jewell was born in
Caerphilly, grew up in Ystrad Mynach, and went to school in Ysgol Gyfun Cwm
Rhymni in Bargoed, before going on to study in the University of Oxford, where
she graduated with a Degree in English Language and Literature and a Masters in
Celtic Studies.
Professional background
After graduating from
university, Delyth worked as a researcher and speechwriter for the Plaid Cymru
Members of Parliament in Westminster under the leadership of Elfyn Llwyd
MP. In 2014, she won the Researcher of
the Year Award for her work in paving the way for legislation on stalking and
domestic violence. She later worked for
Citizens’ Advice and Action Aid.
Political history
In 2019, Delyth was sworn in as
the Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd for South Wales East, following the death
of Steffan Lewis, and she was named her party’s spokesperson on Brexit and
External Affairs. In 2021, Delyth was
re-elected as a Member of the Senedd for South Wales East, and has been
appointed her party’s spokesperson on climate change, transport and energy.
