Key Interests and
achievements
Born in Newport, Natasha is the
first woman of colour elected to the Senedd. In 2021, she held the South Wales East
Regional seat, and returns as Member for Casnewydd Islwyn in the seventh
Senedd.
Personal history
Hailing from a media
background, constituting of television, radio and print, Natasha has previously
worked as a banker and in the Senedd. Prior to her election in 2021, Natasha
stood as candidate in a number of Senedd and UK elections, including twice for
the former Newport East constituency, and once for the former Blaenau Gwent and
Torfaen constituency.
Professional background
Natasha holds a BA in Politics
and Social Policy alongside a Masters in Contemporary British Policy and media
from the University of London.
Political history
Since her first election to the
Senedd in 2021, Natasha has carried out numerous interviews for the BBC, ITV,
South Wales Argus, The National, The Caerphilly Observer, Golwg, as well as
appearing on political panel shows such as Sharp End. Natasha was named by
British Vogue as “A force for change” and was named by the BBC as one of the
world’s 100 most “influential and inspiring women” in 2021, alongside Malala
Yousavzai, Melinda Gates and actress Ming-Na-wen.
During her time as a Regional
Member for South East Wales, between 2021 and 2026, Natasha made more than 800
contributions in the Senedd, attended more than 450 meetings and visits, as
well as supported nearly 5,000 constituents.
In the sixth Senedd, Natasha
held shadow portfolios, including Shadow Minister for Transport, where she
spearheaded the campaign against default 20mph limits in the Senedd, which led
to her winning the Devolved Politician of the Year Award in 2023 at the
Political and Public Life Awards and The Iron Lady of the Year 2025 by the My
Dream Global Foundation.
Between 2024 and 2026, Natasha
was also Shadow Minister for Children, Young People, and Education with
responsibility for women, campaigning on discipline in classrooms, teaching of
Life Skills and recognition of single sex spaces after the Supreme Court
judgment of 2025.
Currently, Natasha holds the
Welsh Conservative shadow portfolio for Health and Social Care, bringing the
same passion and focus to her contributions in the Senedd. Natasha has always
been enthusiastic about making a difference, and strongly believes that those
in Government should “not just talk the talk, but walk the walk too”.
Other
In her personal life Natasha
enjoys travelling, spending time with her friends, cooking, watching films, and
doing charity work.
