Delyth Jewell
Delyth Jewell | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health | |
| Assumed office 13 May 2026 | |
| First Minister | Rhun ap Iorwerth |
| Preceded by | Dawn Bowden |
| Deputy Leader of Plaid Cymru | |
| Assumed office 27 June 2023 | |
| Leader | Rhun ap Iorwerth |
| Preceded by | Siân Gwenllian |
| Member of the Senedd for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Member of the Senedd for South Wales East | |
| In office 8 February 2019 – 7 April 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Steffan Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Delyth Non Jewell 1987 (age 38–39) |
| Party | Plaid Cymru |
| Education | Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni |
| St Hugh's College, Oxford (BA) Jesus College, Oxford (MSt) | |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | delythjewell.cymru |
Delyth Non Jewell (born 1988) is a Welsh politician who has served as Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health since 2026 and Deputy Leader of Plaid Cymru since 2023. She has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni since May 2026 and served for South Wales East from 2019 to 2026.
Early life
Jewell was born in Caerphilly and grew up in Ystrad Mynach, and attended Ysgol Bro Allta and Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni.[1] She graduated from the University of Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature at St Hugh's College, and an MSt in Celtic Studies at Jesus College.[1][2] In 2007, she was president of the Dafydd ap Gwilym Society, the university's Welsh-language society.[3]
Career
Jewell spent five and a half years as a researcher and speechwriter for Plaid's Members of Parliament, and took part in new laws against stalking in 2012 and domestic violence in 2015.[4] She also worked for Citizens Advice and Welsh Water,[4] as well as for the charity ActionAid on matters of women's rights and international development.[5] Two days before entering the Senedd, she wrote an article for The Independent in which she highlighted the abuse and harassment of female politicians.[6]
Senedd
Jewell was second on the party list in the South Wales East region in the 2016 Welsh election, from which only Steffan Lewis was elected. After Lewis died on 11 January 2019, Jewell succeeded him into the Senedd on 16 January 2019.[5] She was sworn into office on 8 February 2019.[7] In February 2020, Jewell was appointed as Plaid Cymru's spokesperson for Public Service Transformation and the Future, and as their co-ordinator with the Local Government Association.[8] After being re-elected at the 2021 Senedd election, Jewell was moved to responsibility for Climate Change, Energy and Transport.[9] After Rhun ap Iorwerth took over as leader of Plaid Cymru, in June 2023 he appointed her as the party's Senedd Deputy.[10] In June 2024, Transport and Energy were transferred to Peredur Owen Griffiths and Luke Fletcher respectively.[11]
In the 2026 Senedd election, Jewell was elected as a MS for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency.[12]
Jewell was appointed Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health by ap Iortwerth in the ap Iorwerth government, following his nomination as First Minister of Wales.[13]
References
- ^ a b "Delyth Jewell" (in Welsh). Plaid Cymru. Archived from the original on 23 February 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ^ "The Dragon Has Two Tongues: Celebrating Welsh Broadcasting Innovation". Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub at Jesus College, Oxford. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ^ Pewsey, Guy (12 October 2007). "UNited Kingdom?". Cherwell. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Pwy yw pwy yn y Grŵp Herio ar ran Cwsmeriaid" (in Welsh). Welsh Water. Archived from the original on 27 January 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ^ a b "New AM Delyth Jewell following death of Steffan Lewis". BBC News. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ Jewell, Delyth (14 January 2019). "My research revealed the relentless, sickening abuse towards women politicians – it cannot be left unchecked". The Independent. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ "Delyth Jewell sworn in as AM after Steffan Lewis death". BBC News. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ "Reshuffle and refresh for Plaid group". Herald.Wales. 3 February 2020. Archived from the original on 5 April 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Welsh election: New Plaid Cymru Senedd members get frontbench roles". BBC News. 21 May 2021. Archived from the original on 12 December 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Rhun ap Iorwerth announces make up of Plaid Cymru's new Senedd team". Nation.Cymru. 27 June 2023. Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Rhun ap Iorwerth reshuffles shadow cabinet in preparation for next Senedd election". Nation.Cymru. 23 May 2025. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ Mansfield, Mark (14 June 2025). "Plaid Cymru 'probes selection of sitting Senedd Member for next year's election'". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals new Welsh government ministers". BBC News. 13 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.