She was the Plaid Cymru National Assembly for Wales Member for South Wales Central from 1999 to 2003 as well as being leader of Rhondda Cynon Taff Council from 1999 - 2004.
She was a representative in the Plaid Cymru National Assembly for Wales, specifically for South Wales Central, and concurrently served as leader of Rhondda Cynon Taff Council from 1999-2004.