Jane Mudd (born October 1968) is a Welsh politician for the Labour and Co-operative Party, serving as Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) since 2024,[1] and Newport City Councillor for Malpas since 2012.
She was Leader of Newport City Council from November 2019,[2] until she resigned as leader at the Council's AGM on 21 May 2024 after winning the PCC election, whilst retaining her councillor role.
In 2019, she was selected as Leader of Newport City Council, following the elevation of Baroness Debbie Wilcox to the House of Lords.
[2] In November 2023 it was announced that Jeffrey Cuthbert would not be seeking reelection to the role of Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent.
[1] Mudd supported Jeremy Miles in the 2024 Welsh Labour leadership election.