Local Government

Mark Drakeford’s Budget for Wales Faces Scrutiny from Experts

Mark Drakeford’s Budget for Wales Faces Scrutiny from Experts

An academic warns that Mark Drakeford’s budget may not be as beneficial as claimed, suggesting modest spending increases ahead for Wales. Mark Drakeford’s Budget for Wales Faces Scrutiny from Experts Cardiff: So, Mark Drakeford just dropped the draft budget for Wales, right? He’s saying there’s an extra £1.5 billion to spend, which sounds great. He’s…

Mark Drakeford’s Bold Challenge: Will Plaid Cymru Face a Reckoning Over Budget Votes?

Mark Drakeford’s Bold Challenge: Will Plaid Cymru Face a Reckoning Over Budget Votes?

Wales’ finance minister Mark Drakeford criticizes Plaid Cymru, warning of a reckoning as he unveils a £26bn budget focused on vital public services. Mark Drakeford’s Bold Challenge: Will Plaid Cymru Face a Reckoning Over Budget Votes? Wales: Mark Drakeford, the finance minister, didn’t hold back in his recent comments about Plaid Cymru. He called them…