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Alarm over Welsh budget warnings

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has warned a return to austerity would be ‘devastating for our communities’ following budget warnings from the devolved Government.

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By Martin Ford | 10 August 2023

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has warned a return to austerity would be ‘devastating for our communities' following budget warnings from the devolved Government.

First Minister Mark Drakeford said the Welsh Government faced the ‘toughest financial situation since devolution'.

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