Tributes paid to ‘much-loved’ Hefin David after sudden death

• Welsh Labour politician Hefin David, the Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly, has died suddenly aged 47.
• First Minister of Wales and Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan confirmed his death, describing him as a “much-loved” member of the Labour family.
• Mr David had served as the MS for Caerphilly since 2016, having previously been elected as a councillor for the area in 2007.
• Before his political career, he worked as a senior lecturer in human resource management at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
• Tributes have been paid by politicians from across the Senedd, including Andrew RT Davies and Delyth Jewell, and Gwent Police Chief Constable Mark Hobrough, all highlighting his dedication and impact.

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Welsh Labour MS Hefin David dies suddenly, aged 47