Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:46 pm on 27 September 2022.
I thank the Minister for her statement. I agree with much of what you had to say. The narrative is clear and has been reflected in many comments over the past few days. It is a budget statement that creates division. It's regressive, it's unfair and it's morally indefensible, as you say. It makes the rich richer and hits the poorest in an entirely disproportionate way. You say that there had been no engagement with the Chancellor before the statement. Perhaps you could tell us if there's been engagement since then. I think I know the answer. Indeed, perhaps you could tell us if there's been any engagement at all with the Chancellor since his appointment.