David Chadwick
Liberal Democrat · Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
FULL PROFILEDavid Chadwick is the Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Healthcare and medical research · Rural and agricultural issues · Cross-border Wales-England relations · Infrastructure and transport · EU-UK trade relations
Positions
Healthcare — Strong advocate for medical research funding and cross-border healthcare collaboration
strong
Agriculture — Supports farmers against supermarket exploitation and seeks fairer supply chain treatment
strong
EU-UK Relations — Advocates for closer trade ties and veterinary agreements with EU
strong
Social Care — Supports expanded government support including furlough for parents of chronically ill children
moderate
Infrastructure — Advocates for improved rail funding and National Grid maintenance
moderate
Assisted Dying — Voted in favour of assisted dying legislation
moderate
Business Rates — Opposes current business rates system as harmful to rural businesses
moderate
Pension Rights — Advocates for civil service pension reform and winter fuel payment protection
moderate
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, combining detailed policy knowledge with local impact analysis. Uses specific examples and data to support arguments, often framing issues in terms of economic consequences for Wales and rural communities.
Background
David Chadwick's professional background before parliament is not clearly documented in the available evidence, though his detailed knowledge of cyber-security regulation and technical infrastructure suggests possible experience in technology or policy sectors.