- Plaid Cymru MS Sioned Williams urges UK Government to remove VAT from sunscreen due to rising skin cancer rates in Wales.
- Sunscreen is argued to be a health essential, not a luxury, to encourage proper use and reduce NHS pressure.
- Wales has the highest skin cancer rate in the UK, with cost being a barrier for many.
- Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford is open to raising the issue with new ministers.
- Campaigners believe removing VAT could help families and reduce cancer cases.
Source: swanseabaynews.com
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