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This week we delve into the life of the First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan, the first woman to hold the position. Morgan was introduced to politics at a very young age by her parents, who were both councillors.
Her early career was spent working in broadcasting before her political career began at the age of 27, elected as the youngest Member of the European Parliament in 1994. She went on to take up a seat in the House of Lords and was Welsh Health Secretary during the Covid pandemic.
Stephen Smith talks to friends and political figures, hearing how a girl from a deprived part of Cardiff, became the most powerful person in Wales.
Contributors:
Lord Neil Kinnock - Former Labour Leader
Gloria Yates - Neighbour
Ruth Mosalski - Political Editor of Wales Online
Ceri Innes Parry- Childhood Friend
Claudia Velez – School Friend
Production Team:
Presenter: Stephen Smith
Producers: Diane Richardson, Julie Ball and Ben Morris
Editors: Ben Mundy and Alex Lewis
Sound: James Beard
Production Co-ordinator: Maria Ogundele
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