STATEMENT BY GWENDA THOMAS AM FOR NEATH ON THE RESIGNATION OF PETER HAIN MP

Following the resignation of The Rt. Hon Peter Hain MP as Secretary of State for Wales and for Work and Pensions earlier today, Neath AM Gwenda Thomas has issued the following statement:

“I’m saddened that Peter Hain has resigned from the Cabinet as Secretary of State for Wales and for Work and Pensions.

“His record in government is something he can be truly proud of. He played an important role in restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland during his time there as Secretary of State. In his role as Secretary of State for Wales, he steered the Government of Wales Act 2006 through Parliament, which is now enabling the Welsh Assembly Government to make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of the people of Wales.

“We have served the people of Neath together as Member of Parliament and Assembly Member since 1999, and I know that the people of Neath consider Peter to be a very hard working MP.