Louise Emery — Shadow Culture, Tourism & Hospitality

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Minister for Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Constituency: Clwyd

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	Newly elected 2026
Previous	Former Conservative councillor (Conwy County Borough Council, Llandudno Town Council)
Defection	Resigned from Conservatives for Reform UK in July 2025

Key Statements & Quotes

On leaving the Conservatives: "I am so frustrated at how our country is stagnating and declining. We need a shake up"
In her first statement as shadow minister: "The answer is balance, proper support and common sense, evidence-led policy. Not barriers and burdens"

Role

Shadow portfolio for culture, tourism and hospitality
Challenged the First Minister directly in her first media appearance
Pressing for fewer "barriers and burdens" on the tourism/hospitality sector

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Sources

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Rhyl Journal / Newsquest — "Clwyd MS appointed to Reform UK Wales shadow cabinet"
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