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Biography
Lynne Neagle AM (born 18 January 1968) is a Welsh Labour & Co-operative politician. Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, Neagle has represented the constituency of Torfaen since the National Assembly for Wales was established in 1999.
Background
Neagle was educated at Cyfarthfa High School, Merthyr Tydfil, and the University of Reading, where she read French and Italian.
She is a former Voluntary Sector Carer and Careers Development Officer. Neagle was also a research assistant to Glenys Kinnock MEP.
Political career
Neagle was elected to the National Assembly for Wales in 1999 as a Labour candidate to represent Torfaen. Ahead of the 2011 elections she was adopted as a Labour & Co-operative candidate.
Personal life
Neagle is married to Huw Lewis, the Labour Assembly member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. They live in Penarth, with their two children.
Offices held
| National Assembly for Wales | ||
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| Preceded by (new post) | Assembly Member for Torfaen 1999–present | Incumbent |