Sara Crowley
Sara Crowley | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the Senedd | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2026 | |
| Constituency | Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 October 1987[1] |
| Party | Plaid Cymru |
| Trinity College Carmarthen[1] | |
Sara Crowley (born 30 October 1987) is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr since May 2026.[3]
Biography
Crowley studied for a Teaching Degree at Trinity College Carmarthen. Prior to entering politics, Crowley worked as a teacher and in diabetes care.[2]
Political career
Crowley entered politics due to the Welsh government's Equal Power Equal Voice mentoring program, deciding to join Plaid Cymru when she was 36.[2][4]
At the 2026 Senedd election, Crowley was elected as a MS for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr constituency.[5][6]
Personal life
Crowley lives in the Cynon Valley with her partner Leanne and their twin children. She has type 1 diabetes, and temporarily lost her sight at the age of 26.[2]
References
- ^ a b ""Pob eiliad o bob dydd"". BBC News. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ a b c d Mosalski, Ruth (18 May 2026). "'I almost died, went blind and survived an eating disorder. Now I'm ready to help others as a Senedd member'". Wales Online. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ Slow, Oliver; Hale, Adam (8 May 2026). "Wales election 2026: Plaid Cymru and Reform UK dominate early results in Wales, as Labour admits defeat". BBC News.
- ^ "Breaking Barriers: Welsh women lead the way in public life". Welsh Government. 8 March 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- ^ "Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr - Welsh Parliament constituency". BBC News. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ^ Mosalski, Ruth (8 May 2026). "Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr election results in full". Wales Online. Retrieved 9 May 2026.