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Welsh election 2021: First woman of colour elected to Welsh Parliament

Source: BBC

The first woman of colour elected to the Welsh Parliament said she wants to inspire and be "a voice" for those who have faced barriers entering politics.

Conservative MS Natasha Asghar said the Senedd is "very outdated" and should reflect "more diverse communities that truly represent Wales".

The new South Wales East member, whose late father was a Senedd member, wants to "inspire" others to follow suit.

Click here to read the full article published by BBC on 8 May 2021.

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The first woman of colour elected to the Welsh Parliament said she wants to inspire and be "a voice" for those who have faced barriers entering politics.

Conservative MS Natasha Asghar said the Senedd is "very outdated" and should reflect "more diverse communities that truly represent Wales".

The new South Wales East member, whose late father was a Senedd member, wants to "inspire" others to follow suit.

Click here to read the full article published by BBC on 8 May 2021.

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