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• Heritage Minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas quits  

Jump to full article: WalesOnline (uk), 2008-07-19

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NATIONAL Assembly Culture Minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas has sensationally resigned after being told to leave a pub for smoking a cigar.

Plaid Cymru’s Mr Thomas quit following a meeting with Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones in Caernarfon. . . .

Mr Thomas’s letter said: “In the light of the publicity that has been following me in the last weeks I feel that my position in the Government is no longer sustainable. Further comments would be bound to follow. It has been a privilege to be part of this Government during this exceedingly exciting period.” . . .

“I wish you well both personally and in your future career.” Breaking the smoking ban in Wales carries a £50 fixed penalty fine.

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