Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader
Summary
Jane Dodds will step down as leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats but will keep her seat in the Welsh Parliament (Senedd). She believes new leadership is needed to grow the party’s presence in Wales.Key Facts
- Jane Dodds has been the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats since 2017.
- She has been a Member of the Senedd (MS) since 2021, representing Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd.
- Dodds was a social worker before entering politics.
- The Welsh Liberal Democrats have had only one Senedd member since 2016.
- David Chadwick is currently the only person eligible to replace her as party leader.
- Nominations to replace Dodds open on October 23 and close on November 16.
- Dodds helped pass a greyhound racing ban and cheaper bus fares for people under 21 by cooperating with the Welsh Labour government.
- The party’s president praised Dodds for her leadership during difficult political times.
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