Tom Giffard
Welsh politician
Tom Giffard (born 1 April 1991) is a Welsh Conservative politician who served as Member of the Senedd (MS) for the region of South Wales West from 2021 to 2026.
Background
Giffard is a second language Welsh speaker. He firstly became a Learning Support Assistant in a Welsh Language primary school. He then went on to complete his studies at Swansea University, receiving a BA in History and Politics.
Political career
Upon his graduation, he then went on to work as a Community Liaison Officer within his region of South Wales West before organising campaigns and working with volunteers in both Swansea and Bridgend. Prior to his election as a Member of the Senedd for South Wales West, Tom held the position of Office Manager for Bridgend MP, Jamie Wallis, Britain's first transgender member of Parliament.
Giffard was a councillor for Brackla on Bridgend County Borough Council from 2017 to 2022. He worked as the leader of the Conservative group on the council until his election to the Senedd in 2021.
He replaced Suzy Davies at the top of the Conservatives' party list for the South Wales West electoral region, as she was not re-selected for the list. He was elected as a Conservative Member of the Senedd for South Wales West in 2021.
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