Welsh Minister criticised for refusal to back Senedd veto over damaging UK trade deals

A Welsh minister has been criticised for his refusal to support the Senedd having a veto over trade deals that would damage Welsh businesses

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Llŷr Gruffydd, MS for the North Wales region and Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs
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Llŷr Gruffydd, MS for the North Wales region and Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs

Plaid Cymru politician Llŷr Gruffydd, Member of the Senedd (MS) for North Wales and Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs criticised The Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Huw Irranca-Davies...

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