Louise Emery — Shadow Culture, Tourism & Hospitality

Louise Emery — Shadow Culture, Tourism & Hospitality 
 **Last updated: 27 May 2026
 Role: Shadow Minister for Culture, Tourism and Hospitality
 Constituency: Clwyd 
 
 Bio 
 
 
 
 Detail 
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 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 
 
 
 Twitter/X Discussion 
 
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 Twitter/X Discussion 
 
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 Reddit Discussion 
 
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 Sources 
 
 X/Twitter: @RUKWales 
 Rhyl Journal / Newsquest — "Clwyd MS appointed to Reform UK Wales shadow cabinet" 
 Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)