John Ystymllun

Early day motion 562, tabled 21 October 2021 by Liz Saville-Roberts (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 12 members.

That this House remembers the life and legacy of John Ystumllyn, the first recorded black person in North Wales following his abduction as a child from western Africa in the 18th century; also remembers his marriage to Margaret Gruffydd as the first recorded mixed marriage in Wales; celebrates the launch of a dedicated rose in his honour by Harkness Roses and We Too Built Britain; notes that this is the first rose to be dedicated to an ethnic minority person in the UK; encourages gardeners everywhere to plant the John Ystumllyn rose as a symbol of friendship and love, kindness and community; and further celebrates this fresh approach in sharing John Ystumllyn’s story to a global audience as part of Black History Month.

Signatures by party: Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, Independent 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Labour 1, Liberal Democrat 1.