Welsh first minister attacks Alun Cairns over rape trial claims
by Steven Morris and Kevin Rawlinson from World news | The Guardian on (#4TQWZ)
Mark Drakeford accuses Welsh secretary of arrogance amid claims he lied about knowledge of case
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The first minister of Wales has joined the growing criticism of the Welsh secretary, Alun Cairns, who has been accused of "brazenly lying" about his knowledge of an allegation that a former aide had sabotaged a rape trial.
Mark Drakeford accused Cairns of being arrogant and out of touch and attacked him for not coming forward to explain the circumstances of a case that is threatening to overshadow the Welsh Conservatives' campaign.
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