Welcome Back to Alison
It was good to see Alison Halford in the Assembly for the launch of Leeks from the Backbenches, Alison’s well remembered account of events here in the first Assembly term when she was the independently minded Labour member for Delyn. It is a thumping good read for those of us who lived through the period and who have an interest in Welsh politics, with perceptive observations on the political scene and some amusing and interesting anecdotes about the period.
For the launch in the Oriel Alison was able to command attendance from Assembly Members of all parties, including the Presiding Officer and the First Minister, and former members too including Dafydd Wigley and John Marek.
Alison is certainly recalled here with affection, and will always be the grit in the oyster with an independence of thought and an ability to analyse issues which are remarkable and in short supply.
