Niamh Salkeld
Niamh Salkeld | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the Senedd | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2026 | |
| Constituency | Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1998 or 1999 (age 27–28) Newport, Wales |
| Party | Plaid Cymru |
| Education | Aberystwyth University (BA, MA) |
Niamh Salkeld (born 1998 or 1999) is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician who has served as a member of the Senedd (MS) for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni since May 2026.
Early life
[edit]Salkeld was born in Newport, Wales,[1] in 1998 or 1999,[2] and attended Ysgol Cymraeg Cwmbran then Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw.[1] She later attended Aberystwyth University, where she studied international relations and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and master's degree.[1]
Following graduation, Salkeld worked as a substitute teacher in a Welsh-speaking secondary school, before working as a political researcher for the Plaid Cymru group at the Senedd.[1] She previously worked for Steffan Lewis, Assembly Member for South Wales East.[3]
Political career
[edit]In the 2024 general election, Salkeld unsuccessfully ran as the Plaid Cymru candidate for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney. She came second, receiving 3,844 votes (12.8%) and was not elected, losing to Labour candidate Nick Smith.[4][5][6]
In the 2026 Senedd election, Salkeld was elected as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for the six-member Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency, with Plaid receiving 36,136 votes (41%).[7][8][9] She was third on Plaid's list of candidates for the constituency.[3]
Salkeld is a member of the Senedd Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee and Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee.[10]
Electoral history
[edit]| Election | Seat | Party | Votes | Percentage (%) | Result | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General, 2024 | Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney | Plaid Cymru | 3,844 | 12.8 | Not elected | [4] | |
| Senedd, 2026 | Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni | Plaid Cymru | 29,314 | 42 | Elected | [7] | |
Personal life
[edit]Salkeld is from Cwm, Blaenau Gwent.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Gurner, Richard (2 July 2024). "General election 2024: Meet the candidates for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney". Caerphilly Observer. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ Gavaghan, Bethany (28 May 2024). "'If you sent me to the frontlines, I will sell this country out for half a Twix': Young people react to national service plan". WalesOnline. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 Delfino, Teresa (29 April 2026). "'Politicians don't understand what young people need or care about'". WalesOnline. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Election result for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney (Constituency) - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament". UK Parliament. July 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ "Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - General election results 2024". BBC News. May 2026. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ Mosalski, Ruth (4 July 2024). "Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney general election 2024: constituency result in full". WalesOnline. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni - Welsh Parliament constituency". BBC News. May 2026. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ Williams, Rhys (8 May 2026). "Senedd election results all in - who's in and who's out?". Caerphilly Observer. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ Thompson, Gavin (8 May 2026). "Labour's dominance collapses in South Wales heartland". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ Jones, Amelia (20 July 2026). "Everything you need to know about the Senedd's new committees". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
External links
[edit]- Profile at the Senedd
- Record in the Senedd at TheyWorkForYou
