Albert Owen is a Welsh former politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency of Yn Môn (Anglesey) in the United Kingdom House of Commons from the 2001 general election until he stepped down at the 2015 general election. He represented the Labour Party throughout his parliamentary career.
Political career
- Election to Parliament: Owen was first elected at the 2001 general election, succeeding the Conservative MP Ieuan Wyn Jones.
- Tenure: He was re‑elected in the 2005 and 2010 general elections, serving a total of 14 years as the MP for Yn Môn.
- Parliamentary roles: During his time in Westminster, Owen served on several committees, including the Treasury Select Committee, where he contributed to scrutiny of fiscal policy and public expenditure. He also acted as a parliamentary private secretary to senior Labour ministers.
- Retirement: Owen announced in 2014 that he would not stand for re‑election, and the seat was subsequently won by the Conservative candidate in the 2015 election.
Professional background
Prior to his election, Owen worked as an accountant and held positions in local government, including service on the Isle of Anglesey County Council. His professional experience focused on financial management and public sector administration.
Personal information
Details such as Owen’s date of birth, place of birth, and educational background are not widely documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources; consequently, those data points remain unverified.
Legacy
Albert Owen’s parliamentary service is noted for his engagement with fiscal oversight and representation of the interests of the island community of Yn Môn. His departure from the House of Commons contributed to a shift in the constituency’s political alignment in the 2015 general election.