FIRST MINISTER Mark Drakeford mocked the recent King’s Speech as failing the country, but declined to condemn the use of the private sector to provide care in Wales today.

In First Minister’s questions, Plaid Cymru’s Heledd Fychan wanted to know what discussions had been held with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council about the decision to privatise its remaining care services.

“Unison Cymru has raised concerns about the decision to privatise the remaining part of in-house home care and asked you to intervene, claiming the decision was made without proper consultation,” Ms Fychan said.