David Hagendyk is Welsh Labour's General Secretary and was its Head of Policy between 2004 and 209. A Labour Party activist in Caerphilly, he lives in the town with his wife and and young family.

Political retail therapy

For the new First Minister, money is tight but his political capital has never been greater. His party is united, but is not strong. Carwyn Jones must do great things for Welsh Labour, as well as for Wales