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NEWPORT EAST: Constituency profile

IMPRESSION: How the regenerated Rodney Parade could look

THE Newport East constituency has been a Labour stronghold since John Griffiths was first elected during the first Assembly elections in 1999.

NEWPORT EAST: Nick Webb (Conservative)

THIS election is about is how we go about making Newport East and Wales a better place.

NEWPORT EAST: Chris Paul (Plaid Cymru)

I WOULD like you to vote Plaid twice this Welsh election. Before I tell you why, perhaps I should explain a little bit about myself.

NEWPORT EAST: Ed Townsend (Liberal Democrats)

TIME to think big for Wales. I know many people in Newport and Monmouthshire share my frustration with the Welsh Assembly and its Labour government.

NEWPORT EAST: John Griffiths (Lab)

AS SOMEONE born and raised here, it’s a great privilege to have been elected to serve as the AM for Newport East since 1999.

CONSTITUENCY PROFILE: Newport East

3:05pm Tuesday 27th April 2010

TODAY, we begin our profiles of the Westminster constituencies in Gwent with our profile of Newport East, alongside statements supplied by the General Election candidates. We asked each candidate to supply a photograph and a statement of up to 400 words.

Fiona Cross - Plaid Cymru

3:00pm Tuesday 27th April 2010

Fiona Cross is 30 years old with two young children. She was elected in 2008 as a Plaid Councillor.

Keith Jones - British National Party

3:00pm Tuesday 27th April 2010

Born and raised in Newport, Keith works as a Contract Security Officer with a local firm.

Jess Morden, Labour

3:00pm Tuesday 27th April 2010

Having had the privilege of serving as the MP for the last 5 years, I know just how, during these tough times, Labour policies have helped Newport East.

Dawn Parry, Conservative

3:00pm Tuesday 27th April 2010

Like many, I was taken in by Tony Blair in 1997. His charisma and charm won me over. Being a South Wales Valleys girl where I attended the local comprehensive school, I’ve always held a strong sense of social conscience and community spirit.

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