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Starmer calls for action on cost of living crisis
But Boris Johnson says the government can't spend its way out of economic problems and needs to focus on the long term.

First Minister's Questions: As it happened on 10 May
Mark Drakeford faces questions from MSs, just days after the council elections.

FM faces questions on Swinney's ferry contract role
Nicola Sturgeon was being quizzed by opposition party leaders during first minister's question time.

First Minister's Questions: As it happened on 3 May
Mark Drakeford faces questions from MSs, just days before the council elections.

First Minister's Questions: As it happened on 10 May
Mark Drakeford faces questions from MSs, just days after the council elections.

FM faces questions on Swinney's ferry contract role
Nicola Sturgeon was being quizzed by opposition party leaders during first minister's question time.

First Minister's Questions: As it happened on 3 May
Mark Drakeford faces questions from MSs, just days before the council elections.
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