Jessica Morden
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Jessica Elizabeth Morden (born May 29, 1968) is the Labour MP for Newport East. She was elected in the 2005 general election, replacing Alan Howarth.
Jessica Morden was elected as the first female MP in southeast Wales with a 6,800 majority. Aged 36 at the time of her election, she was brought up in nearby Cwmbran and educated at Croesyceiliog School before reading History at Birmingham University. She previously worked for two local MPs (Llew Smith, Blaenau Gwent and Huw Edwards, Monmouth) and prior to her election as MP she was General Secretary of the Wales Labour Party.
[edit] External links
- Jessica Morden official site
- Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: Jessica Morden MP
- TheyWorkForYou.com - Jessica Morden MP
- Labour Party Web Page for Jessica Morden
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Preceded by Alan Howarth |
Member of Parliament for Newport East 2005 – present |
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