Darren Millar
[12] In 2006, while a member of Conwy Council, Millar was referred to the standards watchdog, after complaints from the Unite, Unison and GMB trade unions about comments he made alleging that staff were abusing or misusing the sick pay system.During a hustings in April of 2007, Millar allegedly described homosexuality as a sin,[14][15] and stated he believed that creationism should be taught in science lessons.[16][17] He was successfully elected to the Clwyd West seat, unseating the incumbent Labour MS, Alun Pugh.[30][31] He retained this role after Andrew RT Davies was elected leader and formalised the interim Shadow Cabinet, and throughout the remainder of the term.[32] After the 2016 Senedd elections, Millar was appointed Welsh Conservative education spokesperson, as Plaid Cymru became the Official Opposition.In November 2023, he was selected as the Conservative Party prospective parliamentary candidate for the new constituency of Clwyd North at the 2024 general election.[44] After Andrew RT Davies resigned as leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Millar put out a statement saying he would run to lead the party.