Niamh Salkeld

Niamh Salkeld (born ) is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni since May 2026.

Born in Newport, Salkeld studied at Aberystwyth University and worked as a substitute teacher before becoming a researcher for Plaid Cymru in the Senedd. She unsuccessfully stood as a candidate for Cardiff West in the 2024 general election, and was elected to the Senedd in the 2026 election.

Early life Salkeld was born in Newport, Wales, and attended Ysgol Cymraeg Cwmbran then Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw. She later attended Aberystwyth University, where she studied international relations and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and master's degree.

Political career In the 2024 general election, Salkeld unsuccessfully ran as the Plaid Cymru candidate for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney. She came second, receiving 3,844 votes (12.8%) and was not elected, losing to Labour candidate Nick Smith.

In the 2026 Senedd election, Salkeld was elected as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for the six-member Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency, with Plaid receiving 36,136 votes (41%). She was third on Plaid's list of candidates for the constituency.

Electoral history

Personal life Salkeld is from Cwm, Blaenau Gwent.