First Drakeford government

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First Drakeford government
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10th devolved administration of Wales
2018–2021
First Drakeford Cabinet.jpg
Drakeford's first cabinet on 13 December 2018
Date formed13 December 2018
Date dissolved13 May 2021
People and organisations
Monarch Elizabeth II
First Minister Mark Drakeford
First Minister's history 2018–2024
Member parties
  •   Labour (29)
  •   Liberal Democrats (1)
  •   Independent (1)
Status in legislature Majority (coalition)
31 / 60 (52%)




Opposition cabinet Third Shadow Cabinet of Andrew RT Davies
Opposition party
Opposition leader Paul Davies (2018–2021)
Andrew R. T. Davies (2021–Present)
History
Legislature term 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.

Contents

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

2018 Nomination of First Minister
Date:12 December 2018
CandidateVotes
Mark Drakeford
(Labour)
30 / 56
Paul Davies
(Conservative)
12 / 56
Adam Price
(Plaid Cymru)
9 / 56
Abstentions
5 / 56
Source: Senedd [4]

Cabinet

PortfolioNameConstituencyPartyTerm
First Minister Mark Drakeford (2016).png Mark Drakeford MS Cardiff West Labour 2018–2021
Minister for Finance
Trefnydd (House Leader)
Rebecca Evans AM (27555062324).jpg Rebecca Evans MS Gower Labour 2018–2021
Minister for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething 2016.jpg Vaughan Gething MS Cardiff South and Penarth Labour 2016–2021
Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language Eluned Morgan AM (28136582086).jpg The Baroness Morgan of Ely MS Mid & West Wales Labour 2018–2021
Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales Ken Skates 2016.jpg 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 Kirsty Williams AM (28092338171).jpg Kirsty Williams MS Brecon and Radnorshire Liberal Democrat 2016–2021
Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths AM (28170808445).jpg Lesley Griffiths MS Wrexham Labour 2016–2021
Counsel General for Wales

Minister for European Transition

Jeremy Miles AM (28170809995).jpg Jeremy Miles MS Neath Labour 2018–2021

Deputy ministers

PortfolioNameConstituencyPartyTerm
Deputy Minister & Chief Whip Jane Hutt.jpg Jane Hutt MS Vale of Glamorgan Labour 2018–2021
Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services Julie Morgan AM (28066509352).jpg 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 Lee Waters AM (28066509142).jpg Lee Waters MS Llanelli Labour 2018–2021
Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government Hannah Blythyn AM (27555185853).jpg Hannah Blythyn MS Delyn Labour 2018–2021

See also

References

  1. "Mark Drakeford is new Welsh first minister". 12 December 2018 via www.bbc.co.uk.
  2. "Cabinet members and ministers". GOV.WALES.
  3. "Wales election: Senedd confirms Mark Drakeford as first minister". BBC News. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  4. "Agenda for Plenary on Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 13.30". senedd.assembly.wales. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2019.