Summary
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.
First Drakeford government | |
|---|---|
 10th devolved administration of Wales | |
| 2018–2021 | |
 Drakeford's first cabinet on 13 December 2018 | |
| Date formed | 13 December 2018 |
| Date dissolved | 13 May 2021 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| First Minister | Mark Drakeford |
| First Minister's history | 2018–2024 |
| 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 |
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 edit
| 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 edit
| Portfolio | Name | Constituency | Party | Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Minister | 
|
Mark Drakeford MS | Cardiff West | Labour | 2018–2021 | |
| Minister for Finance Trefnydd (House Leader) |
|
Rebecca Evans MS | Gower | Labour | 2018–2021 | |
| Minister for Health and Social Services | 
|
Vaughan Gething MS | Cardiff South and Penarth | Labour | 2016–2021 | |
| Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language | 
|
The Baroness Morgan of Ely MS | Mid & West Wales | Labour | 2018–2021 | |
| Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales | 
|
Ken Skates MS | Clwyd South | Labour | 2016–2021 | |
| Minister for Housing and Local Government | 
|
Julie James MS | Swansea West | Labour | 2018–2021 | |
| Minister for Education | 
|
Kirsty Williams MS | Brecon and Radnorshire | Liberal Democrat | 2016–2021 | |
| Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs | 
|
Lesley Griffiths MS | Wrexham | Labour | 2016–2021 | |
| Counsel General for Wales
Minister for European Transition |
|
Jeremy Miles MS | Neath | Labour | 2018–2021 | |
Deputy ministers edit
| Portfolio | Name | Constituency | Party | Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Minister & Chief Whip | 
|
Jane Hutt MS | Vale of Glamorgan | Labour | 2018–2021 | |
| Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services | 
|
Julie Morgan MS | Cardiff North | Labour | 2018–2021 | |
| Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism | 
|
The Lord Elis-Thomas MS | Dwyfor Meirionnydd | Independent | 2017–2021 | |
| Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport | 
|
Lee Waters MS | Llanelli | Labour | 2018–2021 | |
| Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government | 
|
Hannah Blythyn MS | Delyn | Labour | 2018–2021 | |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Mark Drakeford is new Welsh first minister". 12 December 2018 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Cabinet members and ministers". GOV.WALES.
- ^ "Wales election: Senedd confirms Mark Drakeford as first minister". BBC News. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Agenda for Plenary on Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 13.30". senedd.assembly.wales. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2019.