Samuel Kurtz MS
Welsh Conservative Member of the Senedd for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire
Samuel Kurtz is the Welsh Conservative Member of the Senedd (MS) for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire.
Born and raised on his family’s farm in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Samuel was educated at local schools and is a fluent Welsh speaker. He went on to study Politics at the University of the West of England, Bristol, where he graduated with a BA (Hons).
Following his studies, he returned to Pembrokeshire to work as a journalist for the Pembrokeshire Herald and the Western Telegraph before joining the office of the local Member of Parliament.
Elected to Pembrokeshire County Council in 2017, Samuel established a strong reputation for championing his community, supporting constituents, and ensuring their concerns were represented in the Council Chamber.
His political priorities include the creation of skilled job opportunities for local people, ensuring the Welsh NHS is properly resourced, and strengthening the rural economy of West Wales. He is committed to supporting Welsh farmers, harnessing the benefits of tourism, and promoting renewable energy as part of a sustainable future for his constituency and for Wales.
Samuel currently serves in the Shadow Cabinet of the Leader of the Opposition, Darren Millar MS, as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Rural Affairs. He previously held the role of Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs and the Welsh Language, where he strongly advocated for farmers during the passage of the Agriculture Bill through the Senedd.
In recognition of his contribution to agriculture and rural affairs, Samuel was awarded an Associateship of the Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies (ARAgS) at the 2025 Royal Welsh Show.
Beyond his parliamentary work, Samuel is a former Chairman of the Pembrokeshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, having competed successfully at both Welsh and national level in public speaking, stage performance, and rural affairs competitions.
He is also a keen sportsman, regularly playing cricket, rugby, football and golf.