VALE MP Alun Cairns celebrated a year as secretary of state for Wales on March 19.

Since then, the Welsh secretary has overseen key achievements including the Wales Act 2017. The Wales Bill received Royal Assent in January, setting in stone a strong package of powers for Assembly members with stability and accountability at its heart.

There was also a new fiscal framework setting out how the Welsh Government will be funded following the devolution of some taxes. The deal provides secure, long-term funding for the Welsh Government and gives Cardiff Bay greater visibility when looking at spending decisions.

Proposals were announced to see the prices paid at the Severn Tolls for all vehicles halved following its return to public ownership in 2018.

Mr Cairns has also supported businesses during the inaugural Wales Business Export Summit. The event connected firms starting out on exporting journeys with the expertise and support of the UK Government.

Mr Cairns said: “Over the last 12 months I have had the privilege of experiencing the very best of this country – connecting with every corner of Wales, its culture, its history and its people.

“The goals we have achieved take us one step closer to achieving this government’s mission to build a country that works for everyone.

“But there is still work to be done.

"As we prepare to live through one of the most important moments in our country’s history, I will not waste a second in getting on with the job.

"I will provide the leadership to make sure that Wales is in the strongest possible position to prosper when we leave the European Union, to support jobs and growth and to make sure that the UK Government continues to deliver for the people of Wales.”