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| party = [[Welsh Labour]]
| party = Independent (since 2024)
| otherparty = [[Socialist Campaign Group]] (2019–present)
| otherparty = [[Welsh Labour|Labour]] (until 2024)<br />[[Socialist Campaign Group]] (2019–2024)
| office = [[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|Member of Parliament]]<br />for [[Cynon Valley (UK Parliament constituency)|Cynon Valley]]
| office = [[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|Member of Parliament]]<br />for [[Cynon Valley (UK Parliament constituency)|Cynon Valley]]
| predecessor = [[Ann Clwyd]]
| predecessor = [[Ann Clwyd]]
| termstart = 12 December 2019
| successor = Seat abolished
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| term_start = 12 December 2019
| majority = 8,822 (29.2%)
| term_end = 30 May 2024
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| birth_name = Bethan Winter
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'''Bethan Winter'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2019-12-18/debates/2E37F0BD-4DF0-40A6-B9F9-0607212DBFB1/MembersSworn|title=Members Sworn|website=Hansard.parliament.uk|date=1 December 2019|access-date=28 January 2020}}</ref> (born 4 October 1974)<ref>{{Cite book|last=Brunskill|first=Ian|url=http://worldcat.org/oclc/1129682574|title=The Times guide to the House of Commons 2019 : the definitive record of Britain's historic 2019 General Election|date=19 March 2020|isbn=978-0-00-839258-1|pages=161|oclc=1129682574}}</ref> is a [[Welsh Labour|Welsh Labour Party]] politician. She has been the [[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|Member of Parliament]] (MP) for [[Cynon Valley (UK Parliament constituency)|Cynon Valley]] since the [[2019 United Kingdom general election|2019 general election]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/person/71391/beth-winter|title=Candidates in Cynon Valley|website=Who Can I Vote For|access-date=12 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/W07000070|title=Cynon Valley Parliamentary constituency|work=BBC.com|access-date=13 December 2019}}</ref>
'''Bethan Winter''' (born 4 October 1974) is a Welsh politician and former member of [[Welsh Labour]], who served as [[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|Member of Parliament]] (MP) for [[Cynon Valley (UK Parliament constituency)|Cynon Valley]] from [[2019 United Kingdom general election|2019]] to [[2024 United Kingdom general election|2024]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Winter was born and raised in [[Cynon Valley]].<ref name="class of 2019">{{cite journal|url=https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/conservative-party/house/house-magazine/108577/class-2019-meet-new-mps|title=Class of 2019: Meet the new MPs|journal=Politics Home: The House|first=Daniel|last=Bond|date=16 December 2019|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Policy and a Master of Arts in Housing Studies, both from the [[University of Bristol]]. She later became a researcher and received a PhD from [[Swansea University]] in disadvantage among older people in rural communities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/human-and-health-sciences/allstaff/b.winter/|title=Ms Bethan Winter|website=Swansea|access-date=9 January 2020}}</ref>
Bethan Winter<ref>{{cite web |date=1 December 2019 |title=Members Sworn |url=https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2019-12-18/debates/2E37F0BD-4DF0-40A6-B9F9-0607212DBFB1/MembersSworn |access-date=28 January 2020 |website=Hansard.parliament.uk}}</ref> was born on 4 October 1974<ref>{{Cite book |last=Brunskill |first=Ian |url=http://worldcat.org/oclc/1129682574 |title=The Times guide to the House of Commons 2019 : the definitive record of Britain's historic 2019 General Election |date=19 March 2020 |publisher=HarperCollins Publishers Limited |isbn=978-0-00-839258-1 |pages=161 |oclc=1129682574}}</ref> and raised in [[Cynon Valley]].<ref name="class of 2019">{{cite journal|url=https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/conservative-party/house/house-magazine/108577/class-2019-meet-new-mps|title=Class of 2019: Meet the new MPs|journal=Politics Home: The House|first=Daniel|last=Bond|date=16 December 2019|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Policy and a Master of Arts in Housing Studies, both from the [[University of Bristol]]. She later became a researcher and received a PhD from [[Swansea University]] in disadvantage among older people in rural communities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/human-and-health-sciences/allstaff/b.winter/|title=Ms Bethan Winter|website=Swansea|access-date=9 January 2020}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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On entering Parliament following the [[2019 United Kingdom general election|2019 general election]], Winter was appointed [[Parliamentary Private Secretary]] to [[Rachel Reeves]] as [[Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster]]. However, she resigned in September 2020, when she defied the Labour whip and voted against the Overseas Operations Bill alongside 18 other Labour MPs, including two other junior office holders, [[Nadia Whittome]] and [[Olivia Blake]].<ref>{{cite news |last1= Sabbagh |first1= Dan |last2= Stewart |first2= Heather |date= 23 September 2020 |title= Three Labour MPs lose roles after voting against overseas operations bill |url= https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/sep/23/minister-says-labour-took-uk-into-wars-during-commons-debate |work= The Guardian |access-date= 25 September 2020}}</ref>
On entering Parliament following the [[2019 United Kingdom general election|2019 general election]], Winter was appointed [[Parliamentary Private Secretary]] to [[Rachel Reeves]] as [[Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster]]. However, she resigned in September 2020, when she defied the Labour whip and voted against the Overseas Operations Bill alongside 18 other Labour MPs, including two other junior office holders, [[Nadia Whittome]] and [[Olivia Blake]].<ref>{{cite news |last1= Sabbagh |first1= Dan |last2= Stewart |first2= Heather |date= 23 September 2020 |title= Three Labour MPs lose roles after voting against overseas operations bill |url= https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/sep/23/minister-says-labour-took-uk-into-wars-during-commons-debate |work= The Guardian |access-date= 25 September 2020}}</ref>


On 24 February 2022, following the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine]], Winter was one of 11 Labour MPs threatened with losing the party whip after they signed a statement by the [[Stop the War Coalition]] which questioned the legitimacy of [[NATO]] and accused the military alliance of "eastward expansion". All 11 MPs subsequently removed their signatures.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wearmouth |first1=Rachel |title=11 Labour MPs threatened with suspension for signing Stop The War letter attacking NATO |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/11-labour-mps-face-suspension-26323193 |access-date=24 February 2022 |work=Mirror |date=24 February 2022}}</ref>
In February 2022, following the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine]], Winter was one of 11 Labour MPs who signed a statement by the [[Stop the War Coalition]] which questioned the legitimacy of [[NATO]] and accused the military alliance of "eastward expansion". All 11 MPs subsequently removed their signatures after the Labour party threatened them with withdrawal of the party [[whip (politics)|whip]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wearmouth |first1=Rachel |title=11 Labour MPs threatened with suspension for signing Stop The War letter attacking NATO |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/11-labour-mps-face-suspension-26323193 |access-date=24 February 2022 |work=Daily Mirror |date=24 February 2022}}</ref>

In May 2023, she called the [[Welsh Labour]] selection of [[prospective parliamentary candidate]]s for the [[2024 United Kingdom general election|2024 general election]] "undemocratic".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neame |first=Katie |date=2023-05-15 |title=Left-wing MP: Rules for selection race against frontbencher "undemocratic" |url=https://labourlist.org/2023/05/left-wing-mp-rules-for-selection-race-against-frontbencher-undemocratic/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=LabourList |language=en-GB}}</ref> On 7 June 2023, Winter was defeated by [[Gerald Jones]] for her party's selection to become the Labour candidate for the new parliamentary seat of Merthyr Tydfil and Upper Cynon, which was contested at the [[2024 United Kingdom general election|2024 general election]].<ref>{{cite web |date=7 June 2023 |title=Welsh Labour: Frontbench MP beats left-winger in seat battle |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65760166 |access-date=7 June 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}</ref> The seat was ultimately renamed [[Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare (UK Parliament constituency)|Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare]] in the final recommendations published late in June, which also abolishes her existing seat.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://bcomm-wales.gov.uk/sites/bcomm/files/review/E02859434_Boundary%20Commission%20Wales%202023_English_Web%20Accessible_V03.pdf |title=2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies - The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies in Wales |date=28 June 2023 |publisher=[[Boundary Commission for Wales]]}}</ref>

In November 2024, Winter resigned from the Labour Party. In her statement she said "I cannot in all conscience remain in a political party that is pursuing an authoritarian political agenda whose primary objective is to retain the [[neoliberal]] status quo, serve corporate interests and protect the ruling class.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shipton |first1=Martin |title=Former Cynon Valley MP Beth Winter quits Labour |url=https://nation.cymru/news/former-cynon-valley-mp-beth-winter-quits-labour/ |website=[[Nation.Cymru]] |access-date=9 November 2024 |date=4 November 2024}}</ref>

==Political positions==
Winter is often described as being on the left-wing of the Labour Party and was a member of the [[Socialist Campaign Group]] parliamentary [[caucus]].{{citation needed|date=October 2022}}{{not verified in body|date=October 2022}} She has described herself as a "proud socialist."<ref>{{cite web|date=24 June 2024|title=Former Labour MP gives passionate speech at Carmarthen independence march|url=https://nation.cymru/news/former-labour-mp-gives-passionate-speech-at-carmarthen-independence-march/|author-last=|author-first=|access-date=24 June 2024|work=Nation.Cymru}}</ref>

She has supported [[Cymdeithas yr Iaith]]'s campaign to introduce a Property Act,<ref>{{cite web|date=4 February 2024|title=Beth Winter MP and Mabon ap Gwynfor MS to join "Property Act – Nothing Less" demand during International Workers' Day rally|url=https://nation.cymru/news/beth-winter-mp-and-mabon-ap-gwynfor-ms-to-join-property-act-nothing-less-demand-during-international-workers-day-rally/|author-last=|author-first=|access-date=24 June 2024|work=Nation.Cymru}}</ref> and has supported [[Proposed further Welsh devolution#Crown Estate|devolution of the Crown Estate]] to the [[Senedd]].<ref>{{cite web|date=20 January 2024|title=Campaign to devolve the Crown Estate to Wales launched|url=https://nation.cymru/news/campaign-to-devolve-the-crown-estate-to-wales-launched/|author-last=Price|author-first=Stephen|access-date=24 June 2024|work=Nation.Cymru}}</ref> She has opposed construction of the AUKUS [[AUKUS#Radar capability|Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept]]{{Broken anchor|date=2024-09-23|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=AUKUS#Radar capability|reason= The anchor (Radar capability) [[Special:Diff/1241943853|has been deleted]].}} at [[Cawdor Barracks]].<ref>{{cite web|date=29 May 2024|title=Campaign launched to oppose US Military plans to create radar station in Wales|url=https://nation.cymru/news/campaign-launched-to-oppose-us-military-plans-to-create-radar-station-in-wales/|author-last=|author-first=|access-date=24 June 2024|work=Nation.Cymru}}</ref>

In June 2024, although not specifically endorsing [[Welsh independence|Welsh Independence]] she spoke in a rally in Carmarthen that was in favour of Welsh Independence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Best pictures as thousands march through Welsh town in support of independence - Wales Online |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/gallery/best-pictures-thousands-march-through-29407720 |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=www.walesonline.co.uk}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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Latest revision as of 11:10, 9 November 2024

Beth Winter
Official portrait, 2020
Member of Parliament
for Cynon Valley
In office
12 December 2019 – 30 May 2024
Preceded byAnn Clwyd
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Personal details
Born
Bethan Winter

(1974-10-04) 4 October 1974 (age 50)
Political partyIndependent (since 2024)
Other political
affiliations		Labour (until 2024)
Socialist Campaign Group (2019–2024)
Alma materUniversity of Bristol (BSc) (MA)
Swansea University (PhD)
Websitewww.bethwinter.wales

Bethan Winter (born 4 October 1974) is a Welsh politician and former member of Welsh Labour, who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Cynon Valley from 2019 to 2024.

Early life and education

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Bethan Winter[1] was born on 4 October 1974[2] and raised in Cynon Valley.[3] She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Policy and a Master of Arts in Housing Studies, both from the University of Bristol. She later became a researcher and received a PhD from Swansea University in disadvantage among older people in rural communities.[4]

Career

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Winter has worked in RCT for Shelter Cymru and in Penywaun as a community worker, and has also managed a youth club and worked in a food bank. She is an official for the University and College Union.[5]

On entering Parliament following the 2019 general election, Winter was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rachel Reeves as Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. However, she resigned in September 2020, when she defied the Labour whip and voted against the Overseas Operations Bill alongside 18 other Labour MPs, including two other junior office holders, Nadia Whittome and Olivia Blake.[6]

In February 2022, following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Winter was one of 11 Labour MPs who signed a statement by the Stop the War Coalition which questioned the legitimacy of NATO and accused the military alliance of "eastward expansion". All 11 MPs subsequently removed their signatures after the Labour party threatened them with withdrawal of the party whip.[7]

In May 2023, she called the Welsh Labour selection of prospective parliamentary candidates for the 2024 general election "undemocratic".[8] On 7 June 2023, Winter was defeated by Gerald Jones for her party's selection to become the Labour candidate for the new parliamentary seat of Merthyr Tydfil and Upper Cynon, which was contested at the 2024 general election.[9] The seat was ultimately renamed Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare in the final recommendations published late in June, which also abolishes her existing seat.[10]

In November 2024, Winter resigned from the Labour Party. In her statement she said "I cannot in all conscience remain in a political party that is pursuing an authoritarian political agenda whose primary objective is to retain the neoliberal status quo, serve corporate interests and protect the ruling class.[11]

Political positions

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Winter is often described as being on the left-wing of the Labour Party and was a member of the Socialist Campaign Group parliamentary caucus.[citation needed][not verified in body] She has described herself as a "proud socialist."[12]

She has supported Cymdeithas yr Iaith's campaign to introduce a Property Act,[13] and has supported devolution of the Crown Estate to the Senedd.[14] She has opposed construction of the AUKUS Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept[broken anchor] at Cawdor Barracks.[15]

In June 2024, although not specifically endorsing Welsh Independence she spoke in a rally in Carmarthen that was in favour of Welsh Independence.[16]

Personal life

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Winter has three children. Three generations of her family participated in the September 2019 climate strikes at the Senedd building.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Members Sworn". Hansard.parliament.uk. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  2. ^ Brunskill, Ian (19 March 2020). The Times guide to the House of Commons 2019 : the definitive record of Britain's historic 2019 General Election. HarperCollins Publishers Limited. p. 161. ISBN 978-0-00-839258-1. OCLC 1129682574.
  3. ^ Bond, Daniel (16 December 2019). "Class of 2019: Meet the new MPs". Politics Home: The House. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Ms Bethan Winter". Swansea. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  5. ^ a b Mosalski, Ruth (13 December 2019). "General Election 2019 result for Cynon Valley: The new MP and the constituency vote totals". Wales Online. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  6. ^ Sabbagh, Dan; Stewart, Heather (23 September 2020). "Three Labour MPs lose roles after voting against overseas operations bill". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  7. ^ Wearmouth, Rachel (24 February 2022). "11 Labour MPs threatened with suspension for signing Stop The War letter attacking NATO". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  8. ^ Neame, Katie (15 May 2023). "Left-wing MP: Rules for selection race against frontbencher "undemocratic"". LabourList. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  9. ^ "Welsh Labour: Frontbench MP beats left-winger in seat battle". BBC News. BBC. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  10. ^ 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies - The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies in Wales (PDF). Boundary Commission for Wales. 28 June 2023.
  11. ^ Shipton, Martin (4 November 2024). "Former Cynon Valley MP Beth Winter quits Labour". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  12. ^ "Former Labour MP gives passionate speech at Carmarthen independence march". Nation.Cymru. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  13. ^ "Beth Winter MP and Mabon ap Gwynfor MS to join "Property Act – Nothing Less" demand during International Workers' Day rally". Nation.Cymru. 4 February 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  14. ^ Price, Stephen (20 January 2024). "Campaign to devolve the Crown Estate to Wales launched". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Campaign launched to oppose US Military plans to create radar station in Wales". Nation.Cymru. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  16. ^ "Best pictures as thousands march through Welsh town in support of independence - Wales Online". www.walesonline.co.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
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