Russell George (Welsh politician)
Russell George Montgomeryshire | |
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| Assumed office 6 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mick Bates |
| Majority | 7,528 (30.2%) |
| Powys County Councillor for Newtown Central | |
| In office May 2008 – May 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Economy and Infrastructure |
| Died | Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Economy and Infrastructure |
| Resting place | Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Economy and Infrastructure |
| Political party | Conservative |
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| Alma mater | Birmingham City University |
| Cabinet | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Business, Economy, and Infrastructure |
| Website | www.russellgeorge.com |
Russell Ian George (born 1974) is a Welsh
Background
Russell was born in Welshpool and brought up in Montgomeryshire. He attended Birmingham City University, achieving a BA (Hons) degree in Information and Media Studies, and has lived in Montgomeryshire all his life. He owns a home entertainment business in Newtown called Fuze.
County Councillor
In 2008 Russell was elected to Powys County Council to represent the Newtown Central ward. Following this, he was elected by the County Councils’ Welsh Conservative group to be one of its representatives on the council's executive management board a position he held until 2011. He stood down as a Councillor in 2017.
Shadow Cabinet
Following his Senedd (then Assembly) win in 2011, Russell was appointed as the Shadow Secretary for Energy and Sustainable Development.[2] Following the 2016 Assembly Election he became the Conservatives spokesman for Economy and Infrastructure[3] he also chairs the Assembly's Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee.[4]
References
- ^ "Election 2011 special: Welsh Assembly election 2011". BBC News.
- ^ "Shadow Cabinet Announced". Daily Argus. 17 May 2011.
- ^ "About Russell George". Russell George.
- ^ "Find a Member - redirect". senedd.wales.
External links
- Russell George Official website
- Senedd Profile on Senedd website
Offices held
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| Conservatives (16) |
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| Plaid Cymru (12) |
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| Liberal Democrats (1) |
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| Independent (1) |
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