Jane Dodds

Politician, Social Worker

Welsh Wrexham, North Wales

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Social Worker
NationalityWelsh
Date of Birth13/09/1963
Age62 years
BirthplaceWrexham, North Wales

Latest News about Jane Dodds

06/06/2025

Jane Dodds publicly acknowledged that she had let child abuse survivors down after it took her six months to arrange a meeting about a historical abuse case involving a bishop. The BBC report described her response as an admission of failure in handling the issue, which drew attention because of her role as leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJane Winifred Dodds

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolYsgol Morgan Llwyd
College/UniversityCardiff University (Social Care)

Family

Raised inWelsh-speaking family

Career

Early CareerChild protection social worker for 27 years; worked for Salvation Army
Political Roles
  • MP for Brecon and Radnorshire
  • MS for Mid & West Wales (2021-2026)
  • Leader of Welsh Liberal Democrats (elected November 2017)
  • Lead candidate for Welsh Liberal Democrats in Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd for the 2026 Senedd elections
InterestsEnvironment, children's wellbeing, rural economy

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Worked to protect vulnerable children at home and abroad
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