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Alun Cairns

Alun Cairns is a Welsh politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Vale of Glamorgan and as a Conservative government minister. He was involved in UK politics from the early 2000s until his resignation in 2019 amid allegations concerning his knowledge of confidential information related to the Brexit referendum. Cairns's career included roles focused on Wales and transport policies. His resignation was part of broader political debates and inquiries over transparency and accountability in government decision-making processes.