Craig Williams (politician)
| Craig Williams MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Cardiff North | |
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Assumed office 8 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Evans |
| Majority | 2,137 (4.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1974 |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Website | Official website |
Alun Craig Williams[1] is a British Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Cardiff North since May 2015.[2]
Williams had represented Pentyrch ward on City of Cardiff Council from 2008, and had unsuccessfully contested the Cardiff South and Penarth by-election in 2012, coming second to Labour's Stephen Doughty.
In July 2015, he was elected as a member of the Work and Pensions Select Committee,[3] and is also a member of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee.[4]
Williams was opposed to Brexit prior to the 2016 referendum.[5]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 61230. p. 9127. 18 May 2015.
- ↑ "Cardiff North parliamentary constituency - Election 2015 - BBC News". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-05-08.
- ↑ "Work and Pensions Committee - membership". UK Parliament. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
- ↑ "Welsh Affairs Committee - membership". Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- ↑ Goodenough, Tom (16 February 2016). "Which Tory MPs back Brexit, who doesn't and who is still on the fence?". The Spectator. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Jonathan Evans |
Member of Parliament for Cardiff North 2015–present |
Incumbent |
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