National Assembly for Wales
Assembly Member Biographies
Leighton Andrews
Rhondda
Labour
Deputy Minister - Regeneration
Biography
First elected to the Assembly on May 1 2003. He was born in Cardiff and studied at the University of Wales, Bangor and the University of Sussex. Former head of public affairs for the BBC, he lectures at Cardiff University Journalism School. Married with two children and was co-founder of the Yes for Wales campaign.
Contact details
e-mail: leighton.andrews@wales.gov.uk
Leighton Andrews AM
5 Cemetery Road
Porth
Rhondda
CF39 0LG
Tel: 01443 685261
National Assembly for Wales,
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF99 1NA
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Leighton Andrews AM
5 Cemetery Road
Porth
Rhondda
CF39 0LG
Tel: 01443 685261
National Assembly for Wales,
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF99 1NA
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Tel: 029 2089 8298
2007 Election Results
| Name | Party | Number of votes | % of votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Andrews | Labour Party | 12875 |
58.2 |
| Jill Evans | Plaid Cymru- Party of Wales | 6660 |
30.1 |
| Karen Roberts | Welsh Liberal Democrats | 1441 |
6.5 |
| Howard Parsons | Welsh Conservative Party | 1131 |
5.1 |
