Marc Tierney spent most of his childhood in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire before spending part of his educational years in Wexford in the Republic of Ireland.

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He studied in University at Bristol and then returned to Wales, initially as a broadcaster and manager at local radio station, Radio Pembrokeshire before working in the third sector and more recently in the public sector. He has run his own business, and knows first-hand the challenges of self-employment – building up a business and making ends meet.

39 year old Marc lives in the heart of his constituency with his partner Sarah and three children, who attend local state schools. He knows the importance of a good education and skills training to ready our young people for the jobs and economy of the future.

In his spare time, Marc volunteers in his local community. He campaigned to save library services in Narberth, Chairing the Friends of Narberth Library and working with other volunteers as a community librarian. As Chair of Cleddau Community Media, Marc has trained young people in radio and research skills, sharing his broadcasting experience.

As an active campaigner, Marc sets the agenda on the issues that matter most. He has fought for local health services, the economy, protection of our green spaces and the security of our sea ports. Marc will always fight for what matters, both for our community and for our country.