Tories say pandemic recovery should be the priority as Rebecca Evans prepares to deliver budget.
On Sunday, First Minister Mark Drakeford said
He said "every penny" would be spent, including on delivering vaccines, contact tracing and supporting schools.Image caption, Many sectors are calling for cuts in business rates with the Tories saying business rate holidays should be extendedThe Conservatives also said business rate holidays should be extended, and called for compensation for businesses who were losing bookings because of the Omicron variant.
Tory MS Peter Fox said: "Labour have been responsible for running Wales since the days of Tony Blair, but along with their nationalist helpers, they've consistently failed to improve our economy and public services."- a call echoed by Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price. "We need to know if it's needed in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland - or indeed England - that financial support is available so we can provide furlough," Mr Price said.
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