Gwenda Thomas AM

Standing up for Neath
Sefyll dros Gastell nedd

THANK YOU

On Thursday 5th May I was returned to serve as your representative in the Welsh Assembly. I would like to thank you all for the trust you have shown in me; the level of support I received was genuinely humbling.  In the election literature that you will have read over the last month I pledged to continue to work for the people of Neath to the utmost of my abilities; I now intend to make good on that promise. 

I would especially like to thank all of the activists, party members and friends who campaigned tirelessly for my re-election. I am so grateful to you all for the hours of door knocking, telephoning and leaflet delivering that you put into this election. Our victory on Thursday would never have been possible without your unstinting support!

For Welsh Labour the 5th of May was an excellent night. Although we fell one short of an outright majority it was conclusively demonstrated that the people of Wales wish to see a Labour-led Government in the Assembly. I warmly welcome Carwyn Jones’ statement that he now intends to form a Government that, whilst consisting solely of Labour Ministers, will work with the other parties in the Assembly in the best interests of our Nation.

There can be no doubt that as a country we face tough times ahead. I now look forward to meeting these challenges and returning to the work of creating a fairer, better and more prosperous Wales. 

Election Results May 5

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Gwenda Thomas - 12736 (E)

Alun Llewelyn - 6346

Alex Powell - 2780

Mathew McCarthy - 983

Michael Green - 1004

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