Ian Titherington was born and raised in Swansea. He was a Plaid Cymru candidate in the 2005 General Election and stood in the 2007 National Assembly election. He is also secretary of UNDEB - Plaid Cymru's trade union - as well as a Unison branch officer. His political interests include workers' rights, sustainable development and transport, and he is also an active anti-fascist campaigner.

A perfect storm that Wales cannot weather

With the biggest public service cuts in a generation threatened by both main parties, the danger to Wales is immense. Why haven’t those at the heart of the impending disaster been brought to book?