This evening, the Senedd has supported a Welsh Conservative motion that said the UK Government is failing to deliver for the people of Wales.
Welsh Conservatives, Plaid Cymru, the Lib Dem and Independents all supported the motion. Labour voted against.
The vote was won by 25 to 24 votes.
Commenting after the debate, Welsh Conservative Shadow Finance Secretary, Sam Rowlands MS, said:
“Labour’s Autumn Budget announced today is a disaster for the people of Wales.
“It’s clear more than ever that the UK Labour Government is failing to deliver for the people of Wales.
“Only the Welsh Conservatives have a credible plan to fix Wales and get our economy moving.”
The motion which was debated today read:
To propose that the Senedd:
- Notes the UK Government’s Autumn Budget announcement on 26th November.
- Believes that the UK Government is failing to deliver for the people of Wales.
ENDS
- The debate in the Welsh Parliament started around 5.30pm and can be watched online here.
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