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Andrews, Leighton
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1957-
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UK campaign director for the UN International Year of Shelter for the Homeless, 1984-1987. Public affairs consultant/lobbyist, 1988-1993 and 1997-2002. Liberal candidate for Gillingham (Kent) in the 1987 general election. Head of Public Affairs for the BBC, 1993-1996. One of the founders of the Yes campaign in the Welsh devolution referendum, 1997. Labour AM for Rhondda, 2003-2016, including Minister for Children, Education & Lifelong Learning, 2009-2011, Minister for Education & Skills, 2011-2013, and Minister for Public Services, 2014-2016.
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nr 99034409