James Evans (Welsh politician)
James Evans is a Welsh Conservative Party politician, who has served as the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Brecon and Radnorshire since the 2021 Senedd election. He won the seat from the Welsh Liberal Democrats, becoming the first MS for this constituency from the Welsh Conservative Party.[1][2]
James Evans | |
|---|---|
 Evans in 2021 | |
| Member of the Senedd for Brecon and Radnorshire | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Kirsty Williams |
| Majority | 3,820 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 April Brecon, Wales |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Welsh Conservative |
| Occupation | Farmer |
James Evans had been elected to Powys County Council in 2017, representing the Gwernyfed ward and was Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Housing & Regulatory Services.
References
- "Liberal Democrats nearly wiped out in Wales after losing only constituency seat to Conservatives". ITV News. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- "Tory James Evans wins Brecon and Radnorshire seat as Lib Dem vote collapses". The Brecon & Radnor Express. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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