Senedd21: Mike Hedges | Welsh Labour | Swansea East

MIKE HEDGES
WELSH LABOUR CANDIDATE – SWANSEA EAST

1. Tell us about yourself:

I’m Mike,  I live in Swansea East where I was born and attended school. I am married with a daughter who has a degree in Welsh. I studied at Swansea and Cardiff universities and prior to becoming the Senedd member I was a researcher at British Steel and a  lecturer in computing. I am a former councillor and leader of Swansea council. I used to be a football referee and club secretary, now I regularly watch local sport and I am a Swans and Osprey fan. I enjoy Welsh choral music

2. What is the most important thing you think the Senedd should do in the next five years?

We need to firstly get us through this awful pandemic and then to rebuild a stronger, fairer Wales out of this crisis. The main priority has to be securing high quality jobs by working with the Universities and others whilst  taking full advantage of the opportunities that remote working brings. Key issues for me are the protecting and improving our environment, improving health and housing. 

3. What will you do for your constituency/region if elected?

I will continue to live in and hold surgeries, visit schools, organisations and charities  across Swansea East. I will continue to have an office in the constituency and work with the MP ,local councillors and community activists to do everything I can for our area. I will continue to passionately support the improvement of public services and our economy in Swansea East. We are facing an ecological and climate emergency and I will continue to call for positive action before it is too late.