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In 1994, he joined [[BBC Wales]], rising to become its Chief Political correspondent for five years. He then became North Wales correspondent, featuring on all [[BBC News]] channels. During this time he also worked for [[S4C]], becoming the main presenter for the [[BBC Cymru Wales]] evening news programme ''Newyddion'', as well as working on a number of other projects and outside broadcasts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rhunapiorwerth.com/en-GB/about_me-2.aspx|title=About Me|publisher=Rhun ap Iorwerth|accessdate=2 August 2013}}</ref> |
In 1994, he joined [[BBC Wales]], rising to become its Chief Political correspondent for five years. He then became North Wales correspondent, featuring on all [[BBC News]] channels. During this time he also worked for [[S4C]], becoming the main presenter for the [[BBC Cymru Wales]] evening news programme ''Newyddion'', as well as working on a number of other projects and outside broadcasts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rhunapiorwerth.com/en-GB/about_me-2.aspx|title=About Me|publisher=Rhun ap Iorwerth|accessdate=2 August 2013}}</ref> |
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In January 2012, he was announced as one of the patrons of the Cronfa Betsi Fund, the charitable arm of the [[Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/861/news/21797/local|title=Cronfa Betsi Fund launched|publisher=[[Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board]]|date=9 February 2012|accessdate=2 August 2013}}</ref> |
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==Political career== |
==Political career== |
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Revision as of 11:29, 2 August 2013
Rhun ap Iorwerth | |
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| Member of the Welsh Assembly for Ynys Môn | |
| Assumed office 2 August 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ieuan Wyn Jones |
| Majority | 9,166 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anglesey, Wales |
| Political party | Plaid Cymru |
| Spouse | ??? |
| Children | ??? |
| Residence(s) | Llangristiolus, Ynys Môn |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Website | Official website |
Rhun ap Iorwerth AM is a Welsh politician and journalist who represents Ynys Môn in the Welsh Assembly.[1] He is a member of Plaid Cymru.
Early and personal life
Born on Anglesey, he was educated at Ysgol David Hughes in Porthaethwy.[2]
Married, the family is resident on the island.[3]
Career
In 1994, he joined BBC Wales, rising to become its Chief Political correspondent for five years. He then became North Wales correspondent, featuring on all BBC News channels. During this time he also worked for S4C, becoming the main presenter for the BBC Cymru Wales evening news programme Newyddion, as well as working on a number of other projects and outside broadcasts.[4]
In January 2012, he was announced as one of the patrons of the Cronfa Betsi Fund, the charitable arm of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.[5]
Political career
On 20 June 2013, former Plaid Cymru leader Ieuan Wyn Jones resigned from the seat in order to take a post leading the new Menai Science Park,[6][7] triggering a by-election in the constituency.[8]
After gaining special dispensation from the Plaid national executive committee (as a serving political journalist, he could not nominally be a member of a political party), Ap Iorwerth was accepted as a nominee, and immediately stepped-down from his commitments at BBC Cymru Wales from 26 June, including Newyddion9.[9]
The resultant by-election became a tough local debate, in which Wylfa Nuclear Power Station became a key issues, and the fact that should Welsh Labour have won then they would have a majority in the Assembley. On 1 August 2013 Ap Iorwerth gained 12,601 votes, more than three times the number of votes secured by his Welsh Labour rival Tal Michael, on a turnout of 42.45%.[10][11]
External links
References
- ^ Vaughan Roderick (1 January 1970). "BBC News - Plaid's Anglesey win 'energising' for party, says Rhun ap Iorwerth". BBC.co.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ^ Elgan Hearn (30 Tachwedd 2011). "Ysgol David Hughes hold a school "hawl i holi" meeting with local politicians". Daily Post. Retrieved 2 Awst 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ http://rhunapiorwerth.blogspot.co.uk/
- ^ "About Me". Rhun ap Iorwerth. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ^ "Cronfa Betsi Fund launched". Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 9 February 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ^ http://www.assemblywales.org/newhome/new-news-fourth-assembly.htm?act=dis&id=247249&ds=6/2013
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22990696
- ^ "Ynys Mon by-election set for 1 August". BBC News. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- ^ "BBC presenter Rhun ap Iorwerth seeks Plaid nomination". BBC Wales. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ^ "Plaid's Anglesey win 'energising' for party, says Rhun ap Iorwerth". BBC Wales. 2 August 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ^ "Plaid candidate Rhun ap Iorwerth wins by a landslide in Anglesey by-election". WalesOnline.co.uk. 2 August 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2013.