A Different Kind of Politics for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd

Let's be honest. People are tired of the old way of doing politics, and tired of being let down.

That's why my campaign for the Senedd is built on a simple promise: no spin, just substance. You won't find polished photos with Westminster insiders here. You'll find me. Simple, honest, and ready to work.

I am standing to be your Member of the Senedd because our communities deserve a representative who shows up, listens more than they talk, and serves the people, not their own career. Whether you live in our rural agricultural heartlands or our proud, post-industrial valleys, I am asking for your vote on May 7th so we can build a fairer, stronger Wales together.

My passion for helping people comes from a deep-seated belief that everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed. I've seen firsthand how systemic barriers, rather than a lack of talent, can hold people back, and it fuels my determination to fight for a fairer society. This isn’t just a political slogan for me, it’s a personal conviction that our strength lies in our ability to support one another. I am driven by the idea that when we work together, we can make a real difference and create lasting, positive change that has wide-reaching effects for our families and our communities. It is this core belief in the power of collective action and a commitment to justice that motivates me to serve.

My Story: A Journey Through Our Communities

My journey to politics has not been a straight line, and I believe that makes me a better candidate to represent you.

My career began at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, where as an outreach officer, I helped people from non-traditional backgrounds find a path into education. Seeking a different challenge, I spent time as a farm worker in our rural communities, doing everything from general farm maintenance to managing a herd of cattle. Most recently, I retrained and completed an electrical apprenticeship, and now work on the tools as an electrician with Trivallis.

This varied path—from a university office to a muddy field, and onto the tools—has given me a genuine, hands-on understanding of the different lives, struggles, and communities that make up our diverse constituency.

A Record of Action: From the Union Floor to the Council Chamber

My commitment to serving our communities isn't just a slogan; it is proven by a consistent record of action.

I have always believed that our collective voice is stronger than a single one, which is why I stepped up to become a trade union rep. Every day, I see how low wages and insecure work hold families back, and I fight for the fair treatment, decent conditions, and better pay working people deserve.

This dedication to community extends to my role as Chair of the Ynysybwl Community Council, where I have supported local families through difficult times, including the devastation of local floods. Everything I do is focused on empowering people and fighting for a stronger, fairer community.

A New Chapter: Welsh Labour's Plan for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd

I am incredibly proud to be standing as part of First Minister Eluned Morgan’s Welsh Labour team. Today, we launched our official campaign with a serious, fully-costed plan to deliver progress you can actually feel.

If elected on May 7th, I will champion our bold new pledges and my own local vision for our communities:

A £4 Billion New Deal for Our NHS: We are committing £4 billion to build and upgrade hospitals across Wales. Crucially, we are also rolling out same-day mental health services across every health board, so anyone who needs support can get it immediately.
Tackling the Cost of Living: We are keeping money in your pocket by introducing a £2 cap on bus fares (and £1 fares for young people) to keep our communities connected. We are also driving down energy bills by making Wales a clean energy superpower.
A Fair Deal for Workers: I will fight for the Real Living Wage across our region. A Welsh Labour government is officially committing to a fair pay agreement for social care workers, and we are ending the scandal of term-time-only pay by guaranteeing full-year-round pay for school support staff.
Ending Homelessness: We have made a cast-iron guarantee to end homelessness in Wales by 2034, and we pledge that no child will be forced to live in bed and breakfast accommodation by 2030.
Creating Green Jobs & Skills: We are introducing a lifelong training guarantee to ensure workers of all ages can upskill and retrain for the well-paid green jobs of the future.
Protecting our Environment: We are pushing for stronger, tougher regulations on polluters who dump sewage in our waterways, and securing vital investment for robust local flood defences.

What Makes Me A Good Fit For You?

Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd is a constituency of contrasts—a unique amalgamation of rural farming heartlands and proud, post-industrial towns. To represent it effectively requires a candidate who doesn't just read about this divide, but has lived on both sides of it.

My time as a farm worker has given me a deep, genuine understanding of the pressures facing our farming communities in Powys. As an electrician working on the tools, I understand the importance of skilled trades, the state of our local housing, and the economic realities of our post-industrial areas in Neath and the Swansea valley.

I don't need to be briefed on these different worlds because I have lived and worked in them. I am equipped to be a strong, authentic voice for every single person in this constituency.

Promoted by Joe Lock on behalf of Welsh Labour both at 1 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HA

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