Anna Brychan
Anna Brychan | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language | |
| Assumed office 13 May 2026 | |
| First Minister | Rhun ap Iorwerth |
| Preceded by | Lynne Neagle (Education) Mark Drakeford (Welsh Language) |
| Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Penarth | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency Established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Plaid Cymru |
| Relations | John Davies (father) |
| University of Wales, Cardiff University of Wales, Swansea Mannheim University | |
Anna Heledd Brychan is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician, trade unionist and academic who has served as Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Penarth and Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language since May 2026[1].
Background
Brychan is from Ceredigion, but has lived in Grangetown, Cardiff for over 25 years.[2] Her father is Welsh historian John Davies. She has 3 sons.[3]
Professional career
Brychan was director of the Welsh branch of the National Association of Head Teachers from 2004 to 2014.[4][3]
She is the Assistant Dean at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.[5]
Political career
Brychan held various roles within Plaid Cymru in the early years of devolution, including being a Spokesperson for the party in 2002, and serving as a Chief Executive.[3]
In June 2025, Brychan was selected to contest the Caerdydd Penarth Senedd constituency in the 2026 Senedd election, placed first on the party's list.[3] On 13 May 2026, she was chosen to be Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language.
References
- ^ "First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth appoints his Ministerial team | GOV.WALES". www.gov.wales. 2026-05-13. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
- ^ Shipton, Martin (2025-03-27). "Anna Brychan seeks Senedd nomination for Plaid Cymru". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ a b c d Shipton, Martin (2025-06-07). "Two ex-Plaid Cymru chief executives 'heading for Senedd'". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "Anna Brychan new director for Wales". NurseryWorld. 2004-01-07. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "UWTSD hosts MA Education (Wales) Annual Research and Writing Workshop". University of Wales Trinity Saint David. 2025-08-04. Retrieved 2026-05-08.