Llinos Medi Huws
Llinos Medi Huws (also known as Llinos Medi) is a Plaid Cymru councillor for Talybolion ward in Anglesey, Wales. She was first elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2017. She became leader of the Plaid Cymru group of councillors in Anglesey County Council in 2013.[1]
Early career[edit]
Her background is in supporting use of the Welsh language in schools and Young Farmer organisations.[2]
Political career[edit]
On 23 May 2017 Medi Huws became the first woman to lead Anglesey County Council, and was among the youngest council leaders in the UK at the age of 35.[3] She succeeded the Independent councillor Ieuan Williams as council leader. She led a coalition of 21 Plaid Cymru and independent councillors.[4] She is also the Social Services portfolio holder.[5]
On 21 September 2023 she announced her intention to stand for nomination as Plaid Cymru candidate for Ynys Môn in the 2024 general election.[6]
Political opinions[edit]
Her personal priorities are the economy, health and wellbeing of the citizens of North Wales.[5]
She believes that rules on political donations need to be changed.[7]
Awards[edit]
Medi Huws was added to the list of 100 Welsh Women who have made a significant and lasting impact within their fields of expertise complied by the Women's Equality Network in 2020.[8]
Personal life[edit]
She married, later divorced and has two children.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Councillor Llinos Medi Huws". Isle of Anglesey County Council. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- ^ Wyn Jones, Tony. "Tony Wyn Jones interviews the first ever female Leader of Anglesey Councty Council, Llinos Medi Huws". MonFM. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- ^ "Plaid puts forward sole candidate for Anglesey council leader". BBC News. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ Wyn-Williams, Gareth. "Anglesey Council to be led by woman for first time". The Daily Post. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ a b c "Llinos Medi - county councillor and leader Ynys Mon county council". 100 Welsh Women. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ Mansfield, Mark (21 September 2023). "Llinos Medi seeks nomination as Plaid Cymru candidate for Ynys Môn at next general election". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Tighten rules on political donations, says Plaid Cymru". BBC News. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ Canty, Terry. "Anglesey Council leader Llinos makes a list of 100 Welsh women for International Women's Day 2020". North Wales Chronicle. Retrieved 14 October 2020.