Wales’ First Minister has refused to outline Welsh Government’s objections to the UK Labour Government’s welfare cuts, calling questions on the matter at the Senedd this week “daft”.

The UK Labour Government announced in March 2025 welfare reforms to save £5bn by 2030, which includes tightening disability welfare payments.

The First Minister has so far “reserved her position” on the cuts. Asked directly by the Plaid Cymru leader which reforms the Welsh Government object to, the First Minister called the questions “daft”.

Responding to the First Ministers’ comments following First Minister’s Questions at the Senedd on Tuesday, April 29, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said: “Yet again today, the First Minister refused to outline her objections to the UK Government’s welfare cuts which will disproportionately impact Wales – instead she called these very serious questions on the cruel cuts 'daft'.

“Nine of the 10 authorities most affected by disability benefit cuts are in north England or Wales according to ‘Policy in Practice’, and we know that these reforms will drive more and more people into poverty.

“With such dire consequences ahead, Wales needs a First Minister that will stand up for its communities and demand that her party colleagues in the UK Government don’t punish the most vulnerable in our society with their cruel welfare cuts.

“Plaid Cymru will relentlessly stand up for Wales and demand fairness for its communities from Westminster.”