People of the Senedd

Julie James MS

Julie James MS

Senedd Constituency Member

Welsh Labour

Welsh Labour Group

Swansea West

Minister for Climate Change

Minister for Climate Change

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My Senedd Activities

To propose that Senedd Cymru agrees, in accordance with Standing Order 30A.10, that the Secretary of State makes The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (Consequential and Miscellaneous...

For debate on 20/02/2024

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 29.6 agrees that provisions in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill in so far as they fall within the legislative competenc...

For debate on 10/10/2023

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 29.6, agrees that provisions in the Energy Bill in so far as they fall within the legislative competence of the Senedd, shoul...

For debate on 11/09/2023

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Orders 33.6 and 33.8: Suspends that part of Standing Order 11.16 that requires the weekly announcement under Standing Order 11.11...

For debate on 11/09/2023

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 29.6 agrees that provisions in the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill in so far as they fall within the legislative competence...

For debate on 21/03/2023

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 29.6 agrees that provisions in the ​Social Housing (Regulation) Bill​ in so far as they fall within the legislative competenc...

For debate on 17/02/2023

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Biography

Minister for Climate Change

Key interests and achievements

Julie is a committed green campaigner, environmentalist and a keen swimmer and skier. Julie is a member of Unison and is also a member of Gray’s Inn.

Personal history

Julie was born in Swansea but spent significant portions of her youth living around the world with her family. Julie spent her early career in London and then moved back to Swansea with her husband to raise their three children and to be closer to her family.

Professional background

Until she was elected as Assembly Member for Swansea West, Julie was a leading environmental and constitutional lawyer. Prior to this, she was assistant chief executive at Swansea Council. She spent most of her legal career in local government, working as a policy lawyer with the London Borough of Camden before returning to Swansea to work for West Glamorgan County Council and then the City and County of Swansea.

Political history

Julie joined the Labour party at university, and was an active member until she took on politically restricted posts in a number of councils.

Membership

Terms of office

  1. 06/05/2011 - 05/04/2016
  2. 06/05/2016 - 28/04/2021
  3. 08/05/2021 -

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