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Elin Jones

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Elin Jones is a Welsh politician serving as the Cabinet Minister for Finance since 2026. A member of Plaid Cymru, she has been a Member of the Senedd since its establishment in 1999, making her one of the longest-serving members of the Welsh legislature. Previously, she served as the Llywydd (Presiding Officer) of the Senedd from 2016 to 2026 and held the position of Minister for Rural Affairs from 2007 to 2011. Before her parliamentary career, she worked as an economic development officer and served as the Mayor of Aberystwyth.

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Born
1966-09-01 · 59 years old
Birth place
Wales, United Kingdom
Education
University of Wales, Cardiff; University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Career
Economic Development officer for the Development Board for Rural Wales; Director of Radio Ceredigion; Director of Wes Glei Cyf

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