Welsh Government to publish draft budget

First Minister Eluned Morgan's warning frontline services could face cuts if Labour can’t get its spending plans through the Senedd.

While Labour is the largest party in the Senedd, it does not have a majority.
Author: Tom PreecePublished 14th Oct 2025

The Welsh Government will publish its draft budget for the next financial year.

On Tuesday, the Government will outline its spending plans for 2026/27 before publishing more detail in November.

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan has already warned of cuts to frontline services if the devolved Labour administration does not succeed in passing a budget.

When passing its last budget in March, the Welsh Government needed the help of an opposition member to get it through by a tight margin.

While Labour is the largest party in the Senedd, it does not have a majority.

An upcoming by-election could make the next budget vote even more difficult if the party loses the seat.

The draft budget for 2026/27 will set out spending plans worth more than £27 billion for public services.

The Senedd will vote on the final budget in January.

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