Jessica Morden

Jessica Elizabeth Morden (born 29 May 1968) was first elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Newport East in 2005.

Parliamentary career
Morden was selected as the Labour Party candidate for Newport East in 2005 by the all-women shortlists method. She was elected as the first female MP in South East Wales with a 6,800 majority.

Morden was re-elected at the 2017 general election with a much increased majority of 8,003.