First Drakeford government

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First Drakeford government
Flag of Wales 2.svg
10th devolved administration of Wales
2018–2021
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Date formed 13 December 2018
Date dissolved 13 May 2021
People and organisations
Head of government Mark Drakeford,
First Minister
Head of government's history 2018–present
Head of state Elizabeth II,
Monarch
Member parties
Status in legislature Majority (coalition)
31 / 60 (52%)
Opposition cabinet Third Shadow Cabinet of Andrew R. T. Davies
Opposition party
Opposition leader Paul Davies (2018–2021)
Andrew R. T. Davies (2021–Present)
History
Legislature term(s) 5th National Assembly
Predecessor Third Jones government
Successor Second Drakeford government

The First Drakeford government was a Labour-led government formed after the resignation of Carwyn Jones as First Minister of Wales on 12 December 2018, and the subsequent appointment of Mark Drakeford in his place following a leadership contest.[1] The government was also supported by the sole Welsh Liberal Democrat MS Kirsty Williams and the independent MS Dafydd Elis-Thomas.[2] Drakeford's first term as First Minister is known for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Between May 2016 and December 2018 the senior tier of ministers were referred to as Cabinet Secretaries and the junior tier as Ministers, from the formation of this government they reverted to their previous titles of Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers respectively.

Following the 2021 Senedd election, Labour was re-elected to a sixth term with Mark Drakeford continuing as First Minister.[3]

Appointment

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Cabinet

Portfolio Name Constituency Party Term
First Minister 85px Mark Drakeford MS Cardiff West Labour 2018–2021
Minister for Finance
Trefnydd (House Leader)
85px Rebecca Evans MS Gower Labour 2018–2021
Minister for Health and Social Services 85px Vaughan Gething MS Cardiff South and Penarth Labour 2016–2021
Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language 85px The Baroness Morgan of Ely MS Mid & West Wales Labour 2018–2021
Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales 85px Ken Skates MS Clwyd South Labour 2016–2021
Minister for Housing and Local Government Julie James - National Assembly for Wales.jpg Julie James MS Swansea West Labour 2018–2021
Minister for Education 85px Kirsty Williams MS Brecon and Radnorshire Liberal Democrat 2016–2021
Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs 85px Lesley Griffiths MS Wrexham Labour 2016–2021
Counsel General for Wales

Minister for European Transition

85px Jeremy Miles MS Neath Labour 2018–2021

Deputy ministers

Portfolio Name Constituency Party Term
Deputy Minister & Chief Whip Jane Hutt.jpg Jane Hutt MS Vale of Glamorgan Labour 2018–2021
Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services 85px Julie Morgan MS Cardiff North Labour 2018–2021
Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism Dafydd Elis-Thomas 2011.jpg The Lord Elis-Thomas MS Dwyfor Meirionnydd Independent 2017–2021
Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport 85px Lee Waters MS Llanelli Labour 2018–2021
Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government 85px Hannah Blythyn MS Delyn Labour 2018–2021

See also

References

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