Jonathan Evans (politician)
Jonathan Peter Evans FRSA (born 2 June 1950) is a Welsh lawyer, businessman and former politician. He has been Chairman of the British Insurance Brokers Association since 1 January 2020.
Jonathan Evans FRSA | |
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Evans in 2007 | |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales | |
| In office 2 June 1996 – 1 May 1997 | |
| Prime Minister | John Major |
| Preceded by | Rod Richards |
| Succeeded by | Peter Hain |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Trade and Industry | |
| In office 25 October 1994 – 29 November 1995 | |
| Prime Minister | John Major |
| Preceded by | Neil Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | John Taylor |
| Member of Parliament for Cardiff North | |
| In office 6 May 2010 – 30 March 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Julie Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Craig Williams |
| Member of European Parliament for Wales | |
| In office 10 June 1999 – 4 June 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Kay Swinburne |
| Member of Parliament for Brecon and Radnorshire | |
| In office 9 April 1992 – 8 April 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Livsey |
| Succeeded by | Richard Livsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 June 1950 Tredegar, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Margaret |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Solicitor |
| Website | jonathanevans.org.uk |
After training as a solicitor, he was the Conservative Member of Parliament for Brecon and Radnorshire between 1992 and 1997, and then Member of the European Parliament for Wales between 1999 and 2009. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Cardiff North from the 2010 general election until the dissolution of the 55th Parliament on 30 March 2015.
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