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Carwyn Jones faces united opposition to Labour's budget Carwyn Jones faces united opposition to Labour's budget
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Labour faces deadlock in the Welsh assembly over its budget after the three opposition parties lined up to oppose its proposals.Labour faces deadlock in the Welsh assembly over its budget after the three opposition parties lined up to oppose its proposals.
They will refuse to back the Welsh government's spending plans unless ministers make major changes.They will refuse to back the Welsh government's spending plans unless ministers make major changes.
It increases pressure on First Minister Carwyn Jones if he is to get the majority he needs to pass a budget.It increases pressure on First Minister Carwyn Jones if he is to get the majority he needs to pass a budget.
The Conservatives, Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats have formally tabled a joint amendment. His spokesman said discussions with other parties would continue.
Priorities A joint amendment from the Conservatives, Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats will be discussed at a set-piece debate on the £14bn draft budget in the assembly's Senedd chamber next Tuesday.
It will be discussed at a set-piece debate on the £14bn draft budget in the assembly's Senedd chamber next Tuesday.
Opponents say Labour's proposals do not address the key priorities facing Wales and will therefore not vote for them.
The Tories want to see increased spending on the health service, Plaid want a boost to the enterprise budget and the Lib Dems are seeking more investment in education.The Tories want to see increased spending on the health service, Plaid want a boost to the enterprise budget and the Lib Dems are seeking more investment in education.
Labour has 30 of the assembly's 60 seats, making Mr Jones dependent on at least one opposition AM voting in favour or abstaining on the budget for 2012-13.Labour has 30 of the assembly's 60 seats, making Mr Jones dependent on at least one opposition AM voting in favour or abstaining on the budget for 2012-13.
Negotiations have been underway for some weeks between the Welsh Labour leader and each of the opposition leaders to see whether common ground can be found.Negotiations have been underway for some weeks between the Welsh Labour leader and each of the opposition leaders to see whether common ground can be found.
Thursday's announcement of a united front from the opposition to reject his plans in their current form indicates those talks have failed.Thursday's announcement of a united front from the opposition to reject his plans in their current form indicates those talks have failed.
'Magic pot''Magic pot'
BBC Wales political reporter Toby Mason said it means a serious headache for him and Budget Minister Jane Hutt. BBC Wales political reporter Toby Mason said it means a serious headache for Mr Jones and Budget Minister Jane Hutt.
The opposition's amendment says the budget does not adequately address pressure on the NHS, a worsening economic crisis, the needs of disadvantaged children and financial pressure on capital projects.The opposition's amendment says the budget does not adequately address pressure on the NHS, a worsening economic crisis, the needs of disadvantaged children and financial pressure on capital projects.
The first minister on Wednesday appealed for opponents to back the budget, promising more money for skills and jobs.The first minister on Wednesday appealed for opponents to back the budget, promising more money for skills and jobs.
But he warned there was no "magic pot" he could dip into. The budget pushed the administration's financial reserves to the limit, he said, adding that the opposition will have to explain where the axe should fall if they want to spend money elsewhere.But he warned there was no "magic pot" he could dip into. The budget pushed the administration's financial reserves to the limit, he said, adding that the opposition will have to explain where the axe should fall if they want to spend money elsewhere.
A Welsh government spokesman said: "We are not surprised that the other parties have various and different positions on thee matters.
"We want to deliver a budget for the people of Wales and we will continue to discuss matters responsibly with the other parties."
Welsh Lib Dem finance spokesman Peter Black said the Welsh government's plans for the economy were "lightweight".Welsh Lib Dem finance spokesman Peter Black said the Welsh government's plans for the economy were "lightweight".
"Labour's priorities are all out of synch with the needs of the people of Wales and this budget will do nothing for our economy, our schools and our NHS," he said."Labour's priorities are all out of synch with the needs of the people of Wales and this budget will do nothing for our economy, our schools and our NHS," he said.