Stormont: Some budget issues result of UK spending squeeze
The key factor in devolved finances is the UK's growth in public expenditure, says expert.
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The key factor in devolved finances is the UK's growth in public expenditure, says expert.
BBC News By Catrin Haf Jones image captionAdam Price put independence front and centre of Plaid policy since becoming leader in 2018 Plaid Cymru would hold an independence referendum within five years if it came to power in May's Senedd election. Launching its manifesto, the party said it offered the "most radical programme" in "any Welsh election since 1945". Its plans include creating 60,000 green jobs, extending free school meals and social care free at the point of need. Economists cost checking the promises called them "achievable" but could not say if "the spending is adequate to achiev...