Cost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first minister
Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth criticized the UK government's recent cost of living measures as a 'missed opportunity.' He emphasized the need for more substantial actions to address high energy prices affecting families and businesses. While acknowledging some positive aspects of the measures, he called for the devolution of welfare to better target assistance in Wales.
- ▪Rhun ap Iorwerth described the chancellor's cost of living measures as a 'missed opportunity.'
- ▪The measures include a temporary VAT reduction for attractions and a free bus scheme for under-16s in England.
- ▪Ap Iorwerth called for the devolution of welfare to the Welsh government to better address local needs.
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Cost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first ministerJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGareth Lewis,Wales political editorandMark Palmer,Assistant editor, Wales politicsGetty ImagesTicket prices for families at attractions such as theme parks should be cheaper during the summer holidaysThe chancellor's measures to tackle the cost of living, including summer tax cuts at theme parks, are a "missed opportunity", Wales' first minister says.Rhun ap Iorwerth said "deeper" action was needed to tackle energy prices.Rachel Reeves announced a cut in VAT at some attractions, also including zoos and museums, over the summer, and a free bus scheme for under-16s in England in August.Ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru's leader, said there were positives to the plans but he also called…
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