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Julie Morgan (née Edwards; 2 November 1944) is a Welsh Labour Party politician, who has been a Member of the Senedd for Cardiff North seat in the Senedd since the 2011 election. She was previously Member of Parliament (MP) for Cardiff North from 1997 until 2010. She was married to former First Minister of Wales Rhodri Morgan until his death in 2017. Early life, education and career Julie Edwards was born in Cardiff in 1944. She was educated at Dinas Powys Primary School and Howell's School Llandaff. She then attended King's College London where she graduated with a BA in English in 1965. Just as her first term at university was about to begin, a general election was called, and she returned to Cardiff to campaign for Jim Callaghan in the seat which was then Cardiff South East. Despite Callaghan's protestations that she should go back to university, she campaigned for his victory alongside Neil Kinnock (the future leader of the Labour party), Glenys Kinnock and Rhodri Morgan, whom she would marry in 1967. Following her undergraduate degree, Morgan studied at the University of Manchester. She also holds a postgraduate diploma in Social Administration from University College, Cardiff. Before becoming a Member of Parliament, Morgan was a social worker with Barry Social Services, and served as an assistant director of Barnardo's. She was elected as a local councillor to South Glamorgan County Council between 1985 and 1996, and was a Cardiff City Councillor from 1995. Member of Parliament (1997–2010) Morgan was selected by Cardiff North Labour Party as their candidate for the 1992 general election. She stood against Gwilym Jones in the constituency, historically a Conservative stronghold. She achieved a 38.9% share of the vote to Jones' 45.1%, cutting his majority to 2,969. Morgan was selected to stand for the seat once again in the 1997 election, though this time through an all-women shortlist. She took the seat with 24,460 votes—a 50.4% share and a majority of 8,126 on a marginally lower turnout than in 1992. She became the first woman to represent a Cardiff constituency and, at the time of her election, was one of only four women MPs from Wales. Morgan made her maiden speech in Parliament on 22 May 1997 in the debate on the Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Bill, designed to pave the way for devolution. She subsequently joined the Welsh Affairs Select committee, on which she served until 2005. Morgan was re-elected at the 2001 general election with a reduced majority of 6,165 and on a substantially reduced turnout (in common with the rest of the country). At the 2005 election, her seat became the most marginal in Wales as her Conservative challenger reduced her majority to 1,146. Commentators ascribed her victory to a strong personal vote, decisive in a campaign dominated by issues such as the Iraq War, criticism of Tony Blair and a leap in council tax caused by periodic revaluation of property values. Upon her re-election, she was appointed to the Constitutional Affairs and Public Administration Select Committees. Between 16 December 2009 and 12 March 2010, she steered the Sunbeds (Regulation) Bill (a private members' bill) through the House of Commons. The bill passed to the House of Lords for consideration. In the 2010 election, Morgan polled 17,666 votes to Conservative Jonathan Evans' 17,860 votes, losing by 194 votes. Evans had previously been an MP between 1992 and 1997. Senedd Morgan was elected to the seat of Cardiff North in the Senedd, in the 2011 election. She was re-elected in 2016, and again in 2021. In 2016, she unsuccessfully stood for chair of the Senedd's Children, Young People and Education Committee. Morgan stood for deputy leader in the 2018 Welsh Labour deputy leadership election, ultimately losing to Carolyn Harris despite winning more members' votes. Later that year, she supported Mark Drakeford in his leadership election. Following Drakeford's appointment as First Minister, she was appointed Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services in the Welsh Government. Views During her second term, she opposed variable tuition fees for university students, citing fears that it would open up a market in higher education. She also opposed the war in Iraq and led a demonstration of "Labour Women Against War" in Cardiff city centre. Nevertheless, her voting record is supportive of the Labour Government, until it proposes a measure she cannot reconcile with her fundamental beliefs—such as the equal treatment of children, for instance in the asylum system, or in respect of protection from violence. Morgan has been involved in the field of women's rights (having heavily promoted the introduction of all-women shortlists for political parties), as well as the welfare of children, black and minority ethnic and disabled people. She was one of the founders of the Purple Plaques scheme of public markers for remarkable women who lived in Wales. She is the chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Children in Wales and is a member of numerous other APPGs, including those on Sex Equality and Compassion in Dying. Within the Parliamentary Labour Party, she is an active member of the Women's Group. As her husband was, she is a Distinguished Supporter of Humanists UK. She supports lowering the voting age to 16 and to that end has presented a bill to Parliament. References External links Julie Morgan MP Welsh Labour Party profile Contributions in Parliament at Hansard 1803–2005 Voting record at Public Whip Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou. Discover the Julie Morgan popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Julie Morgan books.
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To Guard Against the Dark
Julie E. CzernedaThe final book in the hard science fiction Reunification trilogy, the thrilling conclusion to the awardwinning Clan ChroniclesJason Morgan is a troubling mystery to friends and ene...
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Christmas With Billy and Me
Giovanna FletcherThe heartwarming sequel to Billy and Me from the Number One bestseller and I'm A Celebrity 2020 contestant!Christmas has come to Rosefont Hill and it's destined to be a particularl...
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The Last Forever
Deb CalettiBeginnings and endings overlap in this soaring novel of love and grief from Printz Honor medal winner and National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti.Nothing lasts forever, and no one...
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The Queen of Everything
Deb CalettiJordan MacKenzie had a typical teenage life until her father’s affair with a married woman threatens to implode her entire world in this searing and poignant novel from Printz Hono...
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Stone Obsession
Julie MorganDark magic doesn't die easily. Luckily, neither does she.In a world racing toward extinction, the Siren Amaryah fights for survival. Under the plagued waters of Antarctica, she fac...
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Nature of Jade
Deb CalettiA girl grappling with Panic Disorder finds comfortand lovewith a boy who is hiding a terrible secret in this poignant and romantic novel from Printz Honor medal winner and National...
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Free Speech And Why It Matters
Andrew Doyle'Impassioned, scholarly and succinct' The TimesFREE SPEECH AND WHY IT MATTERSFree speech is the bedrock of all our liberties, and yet in recent years it has come to be mistrusted. ...
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Honey, Baby, Sweetheart
Deb CalettiA summer romance headed for heartbreak turns into a motherdaughter road trip in the name of true love in this story of love, loss, and redemption from Printz Honor medal winner and...
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The Fortunes of Indigo Skye
Deb CalettiEighteenyearold waitress Indigo Skye’s life is upended when a mysterious man leaves her a multimilliondollar tip in this funny and moving novel by Printz Honor medal winner and Nat...
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The Meet-Cute Project
Rhiannon Richardson“A sweet and honest romcom that you don’t want to miss.” Rachael Lippincott, New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before meets Save the D...
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The Great Ex-Scape
Jo WatsonFrom the author of the 100,000+ copyselling romcom, Love to Hate You! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson!'If you want a book that is TRULY "laugh out loud" start here' Goodreads...
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Waylaid
Kim HarrisonWorlds collide when Rachel Morgan of The Hollows meets Peri Reed of The Drafter in this exciting new short story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison.The paranorm...
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Deadly Alchemy
Julie MorganAlchemy promises the power over life and death…but, how do you choose who lives and who dies?Amelia Rimos was never afraid of hard work. Her dedication pays off when she proves her...
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A Greater Goal
Elizabeth RuschMore than 250 women have played on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, and most contributed to the battle for equal pay. This narrative nonfiction book by the awardwinning autho...
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Mental State
Dr Mark CrossA manifesto about what's wrong with Australia's mentalhealth system and a guidebook for how to treat it, by a neurotic shrink who lives it every day.Psychiatrist Dr Mark Cross has ...
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After the Rain
Jo WatsonFrom the author of the 100,000+ copyselling romcom, Love to Hate You! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson!'Jo Watson's writing puts you in a better mood. Brilliant' Goodreads rev...
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The Italian Wedding
Nicky PellegrinoTwo feuding families, two love stories and a lot of delicious Italian food.Pieta Martinelli's sister is getting married. Since she is a bridal designer it falls to her to make th...
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Essential Maps for the Lost
Deb CalettiFrom Printz Honor medal winner and National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti comes a fresh and luminous novel “about love and loss, mental illness, and taking charge of one’s own fa...
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Retreat to the Spanish Sun
Jo ThomasSometimes you just need to get away...'Warm and lifeenhancing, I wanted to move to Spain with these wonderful characters' Katie Fforde'A fabulous read celebrating the good things i...
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Stay
Deb CalettiA dark, romantic novel of love and obsession from Printz Honor medal winner and National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti.Clara’s relationship with Christian is intense from the sta...
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The Gate To Futures Past
Julie E. CzernedaThe second book in the hard science fiction Reunification trilogy, the thrilling conclusion to the awardwinning Clan Chronicles Betrayed and attacked, the Clan fled the Trad...
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Say No to the Bro
Kat HelgesonThe hijinks of Miss Congeniality meet the high school gender politics of The List in Kat Helgeson’s “funny, smart, and exciting” (Ami AllenVath, author of Liars and Losers Like Us)...
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Love Is All You Need
Deb CalettiGet a double dose of realistic romance in this collection of two fan favorites from Printz Honor medal winner and National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti.Love may or may not be al...
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Love to Hate You
Jo Watson'I've laughed out loud far too many times, until my sides hurt. A definite must read for fans of a cute romcom!!' Goodreads reviewer The new ebook bestseller from the author of Alm...
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The Chaos of Standing Still
Jessica Brody“I fell hard for this story of love, loss, friendship, and bad airport food. I loved it!” Morgan Matson, New York Times bestselling author of The Unexpected EverythingOver the cour...
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Spirited
Julie Cohen'I stayed up late, gripped. An unusual, moving read. I LOVED it!' Marian Keyes'Haunting, tender and true this story cast a spell on me' Kirsty Logan'This haunting story about the ...
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We Are the Wildcats
Siobhan VivianA toxic coach finds himself outplayed by the high school girls on his team in this deeply suspenseful novel, which unspools over twentyfour hours through six diverse perspectives.T...
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The Long Way Home
Fanny Blake‘Thoroughly enjoyable, with endearing, believable characters and longheld secrets’ Katie Fforde 'The perfect summer read' Ruth HoganA family secret, a mysterious legacy, and a jour...
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The Secret Life of Prince Charming
Deb CalettiQuinn teams up with the halfsister she’s never met to right their father’s wrongs in this thoughtful, funny, and layered novel by National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor meda...
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The Story of Us
Deb CalettiA week of her mother’s wedding chaos brings a new boy and numerous other complications into Cricket’s life in this funny and romantic novel from Printz Honor medal winner and Natio...