About Christina Rees
Christina Rees (born 21 February 1954) is a Welsh politician who served as Member of Parliament for Neath from 2015 to 2024. She is a member of the Labour and Co-operative parties. == Early life == Rees was born on 21 February 1954, in the South Wales village of Kenfig Hill. Her father died early in her teenage years, so she was raised by her mother. Rees became head girl of Cynffig Comprehensive School and excelled at a number of sports. Speaking as an adult, she stated: "I was very shy when I was a child and was bullied, so my mother sent me to judo classes to strengthen me up. I got a black belt first dan when I was 13." Rees represented Wales Schools at tennis, hockey, and athletics. Rees was also a member of the Great Britain Youth Team that competed at the Munich Olympics. Rees was successful at squash, a sport for which she has represented Wales over 100 times. == Career == Rees practised as a barrister before her election to Parliament.
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