Francesca O'Brien
Profile
Francesca O'Brien is a British politician serving as a Member of the Senedd for Gŵyr Abertawe and as the Shadow Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning since May 2026. A former member of the Welsh Conservatives, she was elected to the Swansea Council in 2022 before defecting to Reform UK in 2025. O'Brien has been a controversial figure, notably for past remarks regarding social welfare recipients and her involvement in local disputes concerning school policies and immigration, which have drawn criticism from political opponents and community groups.
Details
- Born
- October 1987 · 38 years old
- Birth place
- Gower Peninsula, Wales
- Education
- Swansea University
- Career
- RAF Air Cadet officer, farm worker, mechanic shop employee, political staffer
