Leslie Griffiths
Profile
Leslie Griffiths, Baron Griffiths of Burry Port, is a British Methodist minister, politician, and life peer who has served as a member of the House of Lords since 2004. Born in Burry Port, Wales, he had a distinguished career in the Methodist Church, serving as President of the Methodist Conference from 1994 to 1995 and as superintendent minister at Wesley's Chapel in London. A member of the Labour Party, he previously served as an opposition spokesperson and whip in the House of Lords between 2017 and 2020. He is also a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales and a former president of the Boys' Brigade.
Details
- Born
- 1942-02-15 · 84 years old
- Birth place
- Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, Wales
- Education
- Llanelli Grammar School, Cardiff University, Fitzwilliam College (Cambridge), School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London)
- Career
- Methodist minister, President of the Methodist Conference, superintendent minister at Wesley's Chapel, opposition spokesperson and whip in the House of Lords
