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Spending Review and Autumn Statement 2015

Chancellor George Osborne has delivered his joint Autumn Statement and Spending Review to MPs in the House of Commons.

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Welsh health minister defends Labour 'cut' claim

The Welsh Health Minister has responded to the Chancellor's criticism of health spending in Wales.

During his Spending Review, George Osborne said while health spending had increased in England, it had been "cut" by Labour in Wales.

In a tweet, Mark Drakeford said an extra £1.1bn has been invested in the Welsh NHS over the last two years and that health now accounts for almost half of the Welsh budget.

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