Clwyd South MP welcomes Budget moves

People living and working across Wales will benefit from today’s Budget, according to Clwyd South MP Simon Baynes (pictured).

He claims it sees the Conservatives delivering on the promises made to the British people by investing in infrastructure and boosting the Welsh Government’s Budget to invest in the NHS and public services.

In a statement Mr Baynes says: "The plans outlined by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, will get things done and provide security for now while laying the foundation for prosperity in the future.

"The Budget marks the start of record level of investment in the people’s priorities – infrastructureand public services – to ensure the promises in the General Election in December are kept and the potential of every part of the United Kingdom, including Wales, is unleashed.

"Increases in the National Insurance threshold and the National Living Wage announced today will mean families keep more of the money they earn, while tens of millions of pounds of investment in the region will ensure everyone can have the same chances and opportunities in life wherever they live.

"Thanks to the measures taken today, someone working full-time on the minimum wage in Wales will be over £5,200 better off compared to ten years ago when the Conservatives’ came into office."

He added: “Last year’s election gave a clear verdict. Now the people’s Government is delivering a Budget which delivers on our promises to the British people – it is a Budget of a government that gets things done.

“Investment will reach record levels over the next five years, as the Conservatives commit to levelling up across the country – benefitting families and businesses in all corners of the country including Clwyd South.

“I am delighted that we have set out measures to support families and help them with the cost of living, while continuing to invest in Britain’s future responsibly – laying the foundations for a decade of growth and prosperity.

“This is the first Budget delivered outside of the EU for more than five decades. It sets out a clear, one nation, path for the Government to get things done.”