by Paul Goodman
Brynle Williams died of cancer on Thursday night at the age of 62.
Williams, a farmer, became a member of the Welsh Assembly in 2003, but made his name three years before as one of the leaders of the national revolt over fuel prices. He was the Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs.
The Prime Minister said: “Brynle was a giant of a man in all senses of the word. He had such a strong handshake you often wondered if you would have fingers left afterwards."
Nick Bourne said: “I am greatly saddened by the loss of a popular political figure, a seasoned campaigner and a close personal friend. I first met Brynle 10 years ago when he was first considering standing as a Conservative candidate for the National Assembly. Brynle was a master of his rural affairs brief and saw it as his role to defend the communities of rural Wales and their way of life.”
WalesOnline has more tributes. Williams is survived by his wife, a son and daughter, and we send them our deepest commiserations.
