Vikki Howells
Vikki Howells was the 1st place candidate for the Labour Party in Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr in the Senedd Cymru elections.
Vikki Howells's policies
Statement to voters
Vikki Howells has served as MS for Cynon Valley since 2016. Vikki was raised in Aberdare, the town where she lives today. A former history teacher in a Valleys comprehensive, Vikki was appointed as Minister for Further and Higher Education in 2024.
In the Senedd, Vikki has chaired committees, cross-party groups and the Welsh Labour group of MSs. Amongst her achievements are helping to deliver the ban on snares, increasing financial support so young people can stay in education and ensuring the Senedd’s Standards system is fit for purpose.
This statement was last updated on April 21, 2026.
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Record in office
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Party manifesto
Vikki Howells was the Labour Party candidate. Find out more about their policies in the Labour Party manifesto.
Vikki Howells online
- Home page
- http://www.vikkihowellscynonvalley.co.uk
- The party's candidate page for this person
- http://www.welshlabour.wales/vikki_howells
- pcmllafur@gmail.com
About Vikki Howells
Wikipedia
Vikki Howells is a Welsh Labour and Co-operative politician. She is a Member of the Senedd, initially for Cynon Valley from 2016 to 2026, and then for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr. She served as Minister for Further and Higher Education from September 2024 to May 2026. Before her election to the Senedd, Howells was a teacher, with a background in History.
Read more on WikipediaWelsh Labour / Llafur Cymru
Vikki Howells is a Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru candidate.
- Party Homepage Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru's website
- Youtube page Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru's Youtube profile
| Date | Election | Party | Results | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr: Senedd Cymru elections | Labour Party | Elected (We do not collect voting data for Closed-List Proportional Representation elections) | Position not available |
| 2021 | Cynon Valley: Senedd Cymru elections (Constituencies) | Labour and Co-operative Party | Elected (11,427 votes) | 1st / 8 candidates |
| 2016 | Cynon Valley: National Assembly for Wales elections (Constituencies) | Labour Party | Elected (9,830 votes) | None |
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