Tearful Assembly Member Bethan Jenkins apologises to Senedd for drink-drive conviction
AN Assembly Member who was censured following a conviction for drink-driving broke down in tears as she apologised in the Senedd.
Last week, South Wales West member Bethan Jenkins was criticised for not appearing in front of members to apologise.
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Tearful Assembly Member Bethan Jenkins apologises to Senedd for drink-drive conviction
She had travelled to London with Visteon pensioners to protest.
At the plenary meeting in the National Assembly, the Standards Committee presented a report recommending that the AM be officially censured.
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The motion was passed.
Speaking to members today, Miss Jenkins said: "Thank you for allowing me this time to address the Senedd, Llywydd.
"I would like to thank the Standards Committee for the work it has done and for this report.
"I realised that I was likely to face criticism for my decision to go to London, but I was prepared to face that in order to support the Visteon pensioners, who I have been supporting for four years now in their campaign.
"I would like thank the Visteon pensioners, members of the public, and those AMs of all parties who have been supportive and understanding during these past few months.
"I would like it put on record the apologies I have made to the public already, and to this Assembly through my statements to the Standards Committee.
"Diolch yn fawr."
5 Comments
by brochadav
Wednesday, March 20 2013, 4:54AM
“Immigrant1, is there anyone or anything in this country you do like?
Politicians should be held to higher standards than the rest of us. They should be setting the example, good example that is!”
by swanseajock
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 4:29PM
“I just hope she doesn't get extra expenses for travel during her ban, but I won't hold my breath. The money pit is always full when you eat at the public trough.”
by abertawejack
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 4:10PM
“When we punish people for failing to adhere to the rules of law, then that should be enough IMHO. they've done the crime and either paid the fine, ASPO'd or incarcerated which ever. To lose one's job and fall from grace, on top of which is in fact further punishment, which to be somewhat harsh. I know of many drink drivers whom have not lost their jobs, but because Bethan Jenkins, was an AM, the mighty hand will castrate her, as she should have known better, when in fact there should be a system in place to help and console her. Does Bethan suffer from overwork stress?. Then again people would argue that Bethan could've maimed or killed some one, she didn't, but will still be paying for it. I've known Bethan(through the media) to be a very hard working girl and I quite like her, as a person, even though I do not support her party.”
by weslangdon
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 3:26PM
“pathetic bullies”
by immigrant1
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 3:19PM
“Typical woman - always crying to get the sympathy vote. She should be locked up.”