Vaughan Gething entered the National Assembly winning the Cardiff South and Penarth seat in May 2011.

Vaughan was previously a successful solicitor and partner specialising in employment law with Thompsons Solicitors – the largest trade union law firm in Britain.

 He is now a largely retired cricketer and a fan of football and rugby. He has finally learned to swim this year after taking lessons at Splott pool.

Vaughan is a GMB & UNITE member. He led the 500 000 strong trade union movement in Wales as the youngest ever Wales TUC President during 2007/8. Other experience and activity:

• Cardiff Councillor 2004 to 2008

• Former School Governor

• Researcher to Val Feld AM & Lorraine Barrett AM 1999/2001

• Chair of ‘Right to Vote’ 1999/2001 – a cross party project set up to encourage greater participation from BME communities in Welsh public life

• Shortlife Housing Association Board Member in Cardiff 1999/2001

• Assembly List Candidate 1999

• President of NUS Wales 1997/98

• Community Service Volunteer 1992/93 – supporting and caring for a disabled student with cerebral palsy