Ben Lake
Plaid Cymru · Ceredigion Preseli
FULL PROFILEBen Lake is the Plaid Cymru MP for Ceredigion Preseli, first elected in 2017. He is 33 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Welsh language and culture · EU relations and Brexit · Rural and agricultural issues · Human rights and refugee protection · Local Welsh businesses and communities
Positions
European Union — Strong supporter of EU integration and customs union
strong
Immigration and Asylum — Opposes stricter immigration controls and supports refugee rights
strong
Welsh Devolution — Advocates for greater Welsh autonomy and protection of Welsh interests
strong
Reproductive Rights — Supports easier access to abortion
moderate
Rural Economy — Champions Welsh rural businesses and agricultural concerns
strong
Human Rights — Advocates for international human rights protection
moderate
Welsh Language — Promotes Welsh language and cultural preservation
strong
Government Transparency — Supports openness and transparency measures
moderate
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and evidence-based, frequently citing specific local impacts and businesses in speeches and questions. Combines principled internationalist positions with practical concerns for Welsh communities and economy.
Background
Ben Lake was first elected as MP for Ceredigion Preseli in 2017 at age 33, representing Plaid Cymru. His professional background before parliament is not clearly documented in the available evidence.