Mark Drakeford

First Minister of Wales since 2018

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Mark Drakeford is a Welsh politician who served as First Minister of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour from 2018 to 2024. He previously served in the Welsh Government as Cabinet Secretary for Finance from 2016 to 2018 and Minister for Health and Social Services from 2013 to 2016. Drakeford was first elected as the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Cardiff West in 2011 and is considered to be on the soft left of Labour.

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Vaughan Gething elected First Minister of Wales New Welsh Labour leader Vaughan Gething has been elected as the First Minister of Wales. He succeeds Mark Drakeford, who resigned in an emotional speech on Tuesday after holding the position since.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:31Published on March 20, 2024

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Mark Drakeford officially steps down as Wales's first minister Mark Drakeford has officially stepped down as Wales's first minister. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2024
Ballot opens in race to succeed Mark Drakeford The ballot has opened in the race to succeed Mark Drakeford as leader of Welsh Labour. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2024
Mark Drakeford says he would turn down House of Lords seat Mark Drakeford, Wales's first minister, has said he would turn down the offer of a seat in the House of Lords. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023

Who are the politicians vying to succeed Mark Drakeford? Last week, Mark Drakeford announced he would be stepping down as first minister of Wales after five years in the role. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023
Second candidate officially joins race to succeed Drakeford A second candidate has officially joined the race to succeed Mark Drakeford as leader of Welsh Labour. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2023
Pandemic praise, a controversial speed limit and the 'Yes campaign' - a look back at Drakeford's career Wales's first minister, Mark Drakeford, has announced his resignation after five years in the role. Sky News - Published on December 13, 2023

First Minister Mark Drakeford resigns as leader of Welsh Labour Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced his resignation. Sky News - Published on December 13, 2023
Mark Drakeford to quit Senedd at next election The first minister of Wales has said he will quit the Senedd at the next election, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on August 9, 2023
Plaid Cymru call on Mark Drakeford to sack health minister after damning health board report Wales' health minister has "no authority" and should step down after a damning report into a health board, according to Plaid Cymru. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2023
Mark Drakeford says weeks since wife's death has been 'incredibly difficult' Mark Drakeford has said that "the last few weeks have been incredibly difficult" after the sudden death of his wife, Clare. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2023

Mark Drakeford's wife Clare dies, Welsh government announces Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh government has announced. Sky News - Published on January 28, 2023
Qatar government paid for Mark Drakeford to stay in five-star hotel during World Cup The Qatar government paid for Wales' First Minister to stay in a five-star hotel during his visit for the World Cup, it has been revealed. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2023
Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford tests positive for coronavirus Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford has tested positive for COVID-19. Sky News - Published on February 10, 2022	First Minister Mark Drakeford to make decisions on Welsh festive sport on Monday First Minister Mark Drakeford says decisions surrounding Welsh sporting events during the festive period will be made on Monday, 20 December. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2021
Wales 'on the final lap' of emerging from COVID as nation will move to alert level zero Wales is "on the final lap" of emerging from the coronavirus pandemic, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said, as he confirmed the country will move to alert level zero from Saturday. Sky News - Published on August 6, 2021	Wales to undertake phased relaxation of coronavirus restrictions from Monday Wales will begin a phased transition to alert level one from Monday 7 June with up to 30 people able to meet outdoors, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2021