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Christina Rees

b. 1954

Welsh politician and MP (born 1954)

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About Christina Rees

Born 1954. Christina Rees is a British politician and barrister.

Christina Rees (born 21 February 1954) is a Welsh politician who served as Member of Parliament for Neath from 2015 to 2024. She is a member of the Labour and Co-operative parties.

Early life Rees was born on 21 February 1954, in the South Wales village of Kenfig Hill. Her father died early in her teenage years, so she was raised by her mother.

Rees became head girl of Cynffig Comprehensive School and excelled at a number of sports. Speaking as an adult, she stated: "I was very shy when I was a child and was bullied, so my mother sent me to judo classes to strengthen me up. I got a black belt first dan when I was 13." She was re-elected at the 2019 United Kingdom general election, but with a majority half of that she had in 2017.

Rees was appointed Shadow Minister for Courts and Legal Aid in January 2016, but quit her position during the mass resignation of Shadow ministers following the EU referendum. She supported Owen Smith in the 2016 Labour Party (UK) leadership election. She later became one of 33 Labour MPs to return to the front bench, taking the Courts and Legal Aid portfolio once again.

In February 2017, she was appointed to the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Wales.

In April 2020, Rees announced that she would be leaving the Official Opposition frontbench.

Rees was suspended from Labour on 13 October 2022, following allegations of bullying. She sat as an independent MP, until she was readmitted to the party and had the whip restored on 1 February 2024. The same day she announced that she would be standing down at the 2024 general election.

Personal life Rees was married to Ron Davies, a former Labour MP and Welsh Secretary, with whom she had a daughter. The couple separated in 1999, after Davies admitted to allegations of infidelity, and divorced in 2000.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Wales, Ystrad Mynach College
Positions held
Member of the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Member of the 58th Parliament of the United Kingdom

Family & relationships

Spouse
Ron Davies (Welsh politician)

People in Christina Rees's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christina Rees?

Welsh politician and MP (born 1954)

When was Christina Rees born?

Christina Rees was born on 21 February 1954 in Bridgend.

What is Christina Rees's occupation?

Christina Rees is a politician and barrister.

What nationality is Christina Rees?

Christina Rees is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christina Rees

· Wikidata: Q20648332

· DBpedia: Christina Rees

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