Ysgol Bro Morgannwg recently invited Alun Cairns MP to their version of Question Time as part of their Welsh Baccalaureate studies.
The Vale MP was grilled by some 60 pupils from Year 12, about his role as an MP, how he became interested in politics and what does a usual work day involve when up in Westminster. Read more →
Would you like to see more people getting back into work and less people claiming out-of-work benefits?
As Barry & District readers will be aware, the government has recently sought to introduce a household benefit cap on the amount people can receive in benefits. This forms part of a new welfare system that’s fair for all. Read more →
Alun Cairns MP joined three local schoolboys as they celebrated their successful campaign that led to the installation of rugby posts in their local park in Barry Island. Mr Cairns met the youngsters at Maslin Park for a practice kicking session over the new posts. Read more →
Alun Cairns MP has pledged his support to a not for profit scheme that allows registered charities and individuals to raise money for charities via text message. A few Barry and Vale based charities have already started to use the service.
Local MP Alun Cairns has joined with 105 other MPs from the four largest political parties represented in the House of Commons and written to the Prime Minister urging a reduction in the amount of subsidy given to onshore wind.
The joint letter also asks for amendments to be made to the National Planning Policy Framework to help protect the rural landscape and heritage sites across the country. Read more →
