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Welsh budget facing cuts because of Starmer defence plans, says first minister

BBC Politics · Jun 30, 2026, 6:22 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Money for new buildings to be cut as a result of defence plans, Rhun ap Iorwerth says.

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Welsh budget facing cuts because of Starmer defence plans, says first minister

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