Background and Education
Andrews was born in Cardiff, and brought up in Barry until the age of 11, when his family moved to Dorset. He holds a BA Honours (English and History) from the University of Wales, Bangor and an MA in History from the University of Sussex. He has been a visiting Professor at the University of Westminster from 1997 to 2002; and is an Honorary Professor at Cardiff University.
Andrews is married to Ann Beynon, BT Director Wales; the couple have two children.
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