Claire Hughes

Claire Hughes is the Labour MP for Bangor Aberconwy, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently holds the Government posts of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office), and Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Claire Hughes, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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Representation

Bangor Aberconwy
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Labour
4 July 2024 - Present

Government post

Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
HM Treasury
22 July 2026 - Present
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office)
Wales Office
16 September 2025 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Government posts

Assistant Whip
Whips Office (Commons)
16 September 2025 - 22 July 2026
Commons
Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
HM Treasury
7 September 2025 - 16 September 2025
Commons

Committee memberships

Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
14 October 2024 - 3 March 2025
Commons
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
14 October 2024 - 3 March 2025
Commons
Welsh Affairs Committee
28 October 2024 - 17 November 2025
Commons
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]
13 May 2025 - 15 May 2025
Commons