First Drakeford government

10th devolved administration of Wales
2018–2021
Date formed13 December 2018
Date dissolved13 May 2021
People and organisations
MonarchElizabeth II
First MinisterMark Drakeford
First Minister's history2018–present
Member parties
  •   Labour (29)
  •   Liberal Democrats (1)
  •   Independent (1)
Status in legislatureMajority (coalition)
31 / 60 (52%)
Opposition cabinetThird Shadow Cabinet of Andrew R. T. Davies
Opposition party
Opposition leaderPaul Davies (2018–2021)
Andrew R. T. Davies (2021–Present)
History
Legislature term(s)5th National Assembly
PredecessorThird Jones government
SuccessorSecond 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

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

Cabinet

PortfolioName ConstituencyPartyTerm
First Minister Mark Drakeford MS Cardiff WestLabour2018–2021
Minister for Finance
Trefnydd (House Leader)		 Rebecca Evans MS Gower Labour2018–2021
Minister for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething MS Cardiff South and Penarth Labour2016–2021
Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language The Baroness Morgan of Ely MS Mid & West Wales Labour2018–2021
Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales Ken Skates MS Clwyd South Labour2016–2021
Minister for Housing and Local Government Julie James MS Swansea West Labour2018–2021
Minister for Education Kirsty Williams MS Brecon and Radnorshire Liberal Democrat2016–2021
Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths MS Wrexham Labour2016–2021
Counsel General for Wales

Minister for European Transition

 Jeremy Miles MS Neath Labour2018–2021

Deputy ministers

PortfolioName ConstituencyPartyTerm
Deputy Minister & Chief Whip Jane Hutt MS Vale of Glamorgan Labour2018–2021
Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services Julie Morgan MS Cardiff North Labour2018–2021
Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism The Lord Elis-Thomas MS Dwyfor Meirionnydd Independent2017–2021
Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport Lee Waters MS Llanelli Labour2018–2021
Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government Hannah Blythyn MS Delyn Labour2018–2021

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.
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