They were extra-long because Elaine Smith, in the chair, granted the Labour leader an extra question on the grounds that her earlier efforts had been met with loud barracking.

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What has surprised Mr Edwards is an apparent reluctance by the Labour-run Welsh government to press for extra cash for Wales.

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Labour have increased their majority in Hyndburn, with an extra five seats, and in Blackburn with Darwen with seven gains, meaning Labour have a 26-seat majority.

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