David TC Davies Appointed New Welsh Secretary
David TC Davies has been confirmed as the brand new Welsh Secretary following new prime minster Rishi Sunak appointing his Cupboard.
MP for Monmouth since 2010, Mr Davies has been Parliamentary Beneath-Secretary within the Wales Workplace since December 2019 and replaces Robert Buckland, who was in put up throughout the tenure of Liz Truss.
Fluent Welsh speaker, David was born in London and educated in Bassaleg Faculty, Newport, south Wales and is married to Aliz residing in Monmouth with their 3 youngsters.
In 1999 David was elected because the Welsh Meeting Member for Monmouth and held the seat till 2007. Since being elected to the UK Parliament, he’s been a member of a variety of committees together with:
- Welsh Affairs Committee
- Dwelling Affairs Choose Committee
- All-Get together Parliamentary China Group
- All-Get together Parliamentary British-German Group
After leaving college David went to work for British Metal and joined the Territorial Military, serving for 18 months as a Gunner with 104 Air Defence Regiment at Raglan Barracks, Newport. He additionally labored for his household’s delivery firm, Burrow Heath Ltd and has additionally served as a Particular Constable for 9 years with the British Transport Police.
Welsh Conservative chief Andrew RT Davies stated ” he will probably be invaluable in guaranteeing Wales is on the coronary heart of the UK Authorities, particularly drawing on his expertise as an meeting member earlier than changing into an MP”.
“I do know he’ll proceed to be an outstanding champion for our nation now across the cupboard desk.
“David has been an excellent good friend to many people, together with myself over a few years.”
Earlier Welsh Secretary Simon Hart, MP for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, has been appointed Chief Whip throughout the new authorities.
