Catherine Thomas
Welsh politician

Catherine Thomas

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Introduction

Catherine Thomas born in 1963 is a Welsh politician and former Labour Welsh Assembly Member for the constituency of Llanelli. She narrowly beat Helen Mary Jones of Plaid Cymru at the 2003 Assembly election with a majority of 21. Helen Mary Jones defeated her in the 2007 election. She was married to the MP for Caerphilly Wayne David.

Education

University of Glamorgan (now the University of South Wales) and the University of Wales, Cardiff.

Professional career

Former environmental co-ordinator. Board member of a housing association and member of Children in Wales.

Political career

Aide to Julie Morgan MP, 1997-2003. Welsh Assembly Member for the constituency of Llanelli 2003-07.

Offices held

National Assembly for Wales
Preceded by
Helen Mary Jones
Assembly Member for Llanelli
2003 - 2007
Succeeded by
Helen Mary Jones