Claire Archibald

Claire Archibald
MS
Official portrait, 2026
Shadow Minister for Social Care
Incumbent
Assumed office
19 May 2026
LeaderDan Thomas
Helen Jenner
Preceded byJames Evans
Member of the Senedd
Incumbent
Assumed office
8 May 2026
ConstituencyCeredigion Penfro
Personal details
BornSusan Claire Archibald
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
PartyReform UK Wales
Children3
Websiteclairearchibaldms.co.uk

Susan Claire Archibald (born July 1973) is a Welsh politician who has served as Shadow Minister for Social Care and as member of the Senedd (MS) for Ceredigion Penfro since May 2026.

Early life and career

Archibald was born in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales. She has previously worked in health care and is trained in palliative care.

Political career

In the 2026 Senedd election, Archibald was elected as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for the six-member Ceredigion Penfro constituency, with the party receiving 23,003 votes (25.8%). She was Reform UK Wales' lead candidate for the constituency. Prior to the election, she served as a member of Pembroke Town Council for the Monkton ward.

Following the election, Reform UK became the Official Opposition, and on 19 May 2026, Archibald was appointed Shadow Minister for Social Care in the Thomas shadow cabinet. She maintained the portfolio when re-appointed into the Jenner shadow cabinet in September. She is a member of the Senedd Health and Social Care Committee.

Electoral history

Election Seat Party Votes Percentage (%) Result Source
Senedd, 2026 Ceredigion Penfro Reform UK Wales 22,003 25.8 Elected

Personal life

Archibald lives in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales. She has three children.

See also

References

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  2. ↑ Drake, Matt (11 June 2026). "Claire Archibald urges action on west Wales social care". Western Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
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  11. ↑ Sinclair, Tom (23 September 2026). "Ceredigion Penfro Reform MSs handed new roles in Senedd team". The Pembrokeshire Herald. Retrieved 27 September 2026.
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