Tories rule-out deal with Plaid Cymru ministers for first big budget test

BBC Wales Tuesday 30 June 2026, 15:31 UTC 1 min read

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The Welsh Conservatives rule out working with Plaid Cymru ministers on their mid-year spending plans.

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