In yesterday’s Budget announcement, Wales received a significant cash boost for spending to support key public services like health and education and to keep our economy growing.

Vale MP Alun Cairns has taken on new roles in Parliament looking into energy security, financial technology and post-Brexit trade.

Column in the Barry & District News by Alun Cairns MP:

A farming family from South Wales has shared concerns about the future of farming with local MP Alun Cairns in light of the ongoing uncertainty on trade deals, food imports and the lack of frameworks in the UK.

Column in the Glamorgan Gem by Alun Cairns MP:

Vale MP Alun Cairns has received confirmation from the Secretary of State for Transport that Llantwit Major train station will be included in the UK Government’s £300m Access for All programme.

Prince Charles arrival at Aston Martin in St Athan market the latest stage of a major success of the Vale attracting such a prestigious manufacturer, according to local MP, Alun Cairns. Mr Cairns who played a part in the negotiations said that he was delighted that the Price of Wales came to see

Ahead of this week’s crucial vote in the Vale of Glamorgan Council on the next year’s Council Tax rate, figures have been released which highlight the shocking escalation of charges on residents by the Local Authority.

Column in the Barry & District News by Alun Cairns MP:

I have recently unearthed figures which show the Vale of Glamorgan Council have increased Council Tax by almost double the rate compared to the average in England over the last decade.

The Gem recently reported that after five years of operating in Cowbridge, Co-Op has taken the decision to close their branch on the High Street.

Local MP, Alun Cairns, has met with the Area Manager and Branch Manager to discuss their decision particularly the impact on staff.