Willy Nilly is a fictional character from the play for voices, Under Milk Wood. As the local postman he shares letters with his wife, Mrs Willy Nilly, to steam open and read aloud by the squint of the Spring sun through the one sealed window running with tears while the drugged, bedraggled hens at the back door whimper and snivel for the licquorish bog-black tea. His profiles on this site attempt to appraise the subject from the point of view of the strengths and qualities that individual brings to public life in Wales. He has occasional connection with the Rev Eli Jenkins.

David Melding, the final Willy Nilly

After nine months, here ends the Willy Nilly series. 61 Assembly Members done, and we’ve saved one of the best until last – David Melding

Ryding away

Janet Ryder leaves the Assembly this week. Her departure warrants greater note

Hart of the Assembly

Edwina Hart is one of the most recognisable, formidable and competent members of the Assembly – why on earth has Willy Nilly taken so long to profile her?

More than a Lady

There’s a lot more to Veronica German than six months in the Assembly and it’s time people noticed

Constructive contribution

Joyce Watson may not be the most high profile Assembly Member, but her record is varied and concrete

The loyal one

Rhodri Glyn Thomas is remembered for his gaffes. But it’s time he was remembered for the qualities he’s brought to the Assembly

The proud tribalist

Irene James leaves the Assembly soon knowing she has done her duty and rescued Islwyn from Plaid Cymru, and that’s good enough for her

Every party needs a Chris

Chris Chapman is exactly what every political party needs – a dependable character without ego who gets on with the job

No joker

Alun Ffred Jones has been a Cabinet member for nearly three years, but there is more to the man than is often noticed

The One you’ve been waiting for

Mohammad Asghar, or Oscar, is the most requested profile ever to be penned by Willy Nilly. Well, Plaid Cymru, your long wait is over…

The gentleman politician

William Graham can be a charming yet tenacious character who always brings a certain style to proceedings

The great survivor

Jane Hutt must be doing something right. For the last twelve years she has been close to the very top of Welsh politics and, if the polls are correct, then that is where she will stay come May