Plaid demands more cash, but how could the Budget affect Wales?
Source: BBC ·
Welsh Finance Minister Elin Jones has called for a spending plan that "finally treats us fairly".
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Plaid Cymru ministers say they want extra cash for railways and public services in Wales ahead of the UK government's Budget on Wednesday. Welsh Finance Minister Elin Jones called for the Chancellor John Healey to set out a spending plan that "finally treats us fairly". The Budget announces Westminster's tax and spending plans for the year ahead - and more cash given to English public services could result in extra spending in Wales where they are devolved. A UK government spokesperson said the chancellor would focus on giving households and businesses "a bit of breathing space where we can". Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget Meanwhile, shoppers in one of Wales' busiest markets told BBC Wales that once again the cost of living was their biggest concern before the spending announcement. Any extra spending for things in England that are controlled in Wales by the Welsh…