Claire Hughes
British politician, from 2024, Member of Parliament for Bangor Aberconwy
About Claire Hughes
Born 1979. Claire Hughes is a British politician and council member.
Claire Diane Hughes is a Welsh Labour politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bangor Aberconwy since 2024. In 2026, she was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales.
Early life Hughes was born in Bangor, Gwynedd and raised in the nearby town of Penmaenmawr. Before entering politics, she worked in London and abroad in Spain.
Personal life On 20 October 2025, Hughes announced a breast cancer diagnosis. She will step back from her government role.
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Who is Claire Hughes?
British politician, from 2024, Member of Parliament for Bangor Aberconwy
When was Claire Hughes born?
Claire Hughes was born in 1979 in Bangor.
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Claire Hughes is a politician and council member.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claire Hughes. https://biography.guide/claire-hughes/
MLA: "Claire Hughes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/claire-hughes/.
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