[14] When Blythyn first entered the then National Assembly for Wales in 2016, she was one of three openly gay politicians, alongside Plaid Cymru’s Adam Price and Welsh Labour's Jeremy Miles.
[16] As the Member of the Senedd for Delyn, Blythyn has set up several "Democracy in Action" days, where students from schools across Flintshire are able to have their say and learn about the democratic process in Wales.
Blythyn established the democracy in action days as annual events to ensure young people continue to have their say in how Wales moves forward.
Blythyn has claimed that she was influenced by the decimation of traditional industries across North Wales, which has led to campaigns and promoting workers rights at the forefront of her political career.
[22] During her time as chair of LGBT Labour Committee, Blythyn was part of the successful campaign to introduce the Equal Marriage Act, allowing LGBT+ people to have the same rights under law to get married in the United Kingdom.
[24] Blythyn has spearheaded the Welsh government plan for a total ban on LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’: the insidious and scientifically debunked practice of trying to change a person’s sexuality and/or gender identity.
[25] Blythyn was tipped to be a potential candidate in the 2024 Welsh Labour Leadership contest,[26] and was considered to likely be the only woman and North Walian on the ballot paper.
[28] Blythyn paid tribute to Mark Drakeford, when he announced he would step down as First Minister of Wales and leader of Welsh Labour, stating it was a privilege to serve in his government and that he led with integrity and compassion.
[29] Hannah Blythyn was first appointed to the Welsh Government in 2017 and served in junior ministerial roles under First Ministers Carwyn Jones and Mark Drakeford.
This formed part of a wider effort to tackle plastic pollution, reduce litter and landfill, and move Wales towards a circular economy.
[34] The appointment by Mark Drakeford, allowed Blythyn to work with the Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt MS, and included the responsibilities of: Co-ordination of cross-cutting measures to promote prosperity and tackle poverty, Digital Inclusion, Fuel Poverty, Fire and Rescue Services including community fire safety, Lead on policy in relation to the Armed Forces in Wales and Veterans, Equality and Human Rights, Co-ordination of issues relating to Gypsies, Roma and Travellers, Asylum-seekers, refugees and community cohesion, Anti-slavery, domestic abuse, gender-based violence and sexual violence, Social Partnership and Public Procurement Bill and Shadow Social Partnership Council, Living Wage, and Fair Work.
The Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, Hannah Blythyn, launched the LGBTQ+ Action Plan consultation, which outlined the Welsh Government’s determination to achieve this historic ambition.
[44] Blythyn's firing as Social Partnership minister was cited as part of a motion of no confidence in Gething tabled by Conservative MS Darren Millar.
[45] Blythyn, alongside Labour colleague Lee Waters were ill[46][47] on the day of the confidence vote, which the Welsh Government lost 29-27.
[6] Outside of politics, Blythyn enjoys spending time outdoors and now labels herself as a lapsed cyclist, having previously taken part in a charity bike ride across Kenya.