At the 1981 Plaid Cymru Conference, he succeeded in having 'socialism' included amongst the party's main aims. He is a longstanding champion of the campaign for leasehold reform and a founder member of Clwb Ifor Bach (Cardiff's Welsh Language night club), whose president he was from 1983 to 1989.
He achieved notable success at the 1981 Plaid Cymru Conference by having 'socialism' recognized as one of the party's fundamental goals. He has been a dedicated supporter of leasehold reform and played a key role in establishing Clwb Ifor Bach, leading it as president from 1983 to 1989.