ChancellorRachel Reeves has denied pursuing a return to austerity as she pushes her cabinet colleagues to find major savings in their departments. Meanwhile, the Commons has been debating a proposal to ban first cousin marriage.
By Tomos Evans, Wales reporterThe new leader of the Welsh Conservatives has said he wishes to strike up a 'constructive' relationship with the Welsh government at his first FMQs in the role.Darren Millar was elected unanimously by the Welsh Conservative group last week after the resignation of Andrew RT Davies.Mr Millar said he took the responsibility 'seriously' and paid tribute to his predecessor's contribution as 'second to none'.
'Mr Millar opened his questioning by asking Baroness Morgan about the support available to those impacted by Storm Darragh over the weekend.But it wasn't long before the debate became heated between the party leaders, when Mr Millar asked about the increase in employers' national insurance, announced in October's UK budget.'You really do have a cheek, don't you, Darren? On your first outing you come in here, you talk about devastating decisions,' Baroness Morgan said.
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