Rhys ab Owen

Candidate for Cardiff West constituency and South Wales Central region (no. 1)

Tell us about yourself

I was born and raised in Cardiff. I was educated at Ysgol Glantaf before reading Law at Oxford University, followed by the Barrister Training Course at Cardiff University. I have practiced as a Barrister since 2010. I stood for Plaid in the 2017 Cardiff local elections where I significantly increased the Plaid vote in Canton from 910 to 2,105. I live in Canton with my wife Manon and by baby daughter Esther Sian.

What is the most important thing you think the Senedd should do in the next five years?

Push for the devolving justice and policing to strengthen Welsh democracy and ensure our Senedd works for the people of Wales.

What will you do for Cardiff West / South Wales Central if elected?

I will fight for a greener Wales that takes advantage of natural resources and invests in green energy; a fairer Wales that tackles child poverty and homelessness and values and rewards carers; a healthier Wales with parity between health and social care.