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Senedd reform and England's debt dominate First Minister's questions
First minister of Wales Mark Drakeford

FIRST Minister’s Questions was dominated today by Senedd reform, the billions of pounds owed to Wales from English spending on rail, and child poverty.

Independent Senedd member Rhys ab Owen wanted Senedd reform to include automatic voter registration.

First Minister Mark Drakeford agreed and said it was being looked at but “will have to be trialled to begin with.”

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