Alun Cairns MP was elected to Parliament in May 2010 to represent the Vale of Glamorgan. He was a member of the National Assembly between 1999 and 2011. His interests include culture and economic development. Alun is also passionate about the rights of children with Special Educational Needs and has led many local and national debates to improve the provision available to pupils who need extra help as a result of a disability. Outside politics, Alun enjoys cycling, running and skiing, often for various charities. Before entering politics he had a career in banking.

A view from the Vale

“What’s occurrin’?” The new MP for the Vale of Glamorgan has just made his maiden speech, that’s what. And it’s “Tidy”