Second Drakeford government
Second Drakeford government | |
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![]() 11th devolved administration of Wales | |
2021–2024 | |
![]() Drakeford's socially distanced second cabinet on 13 May 2021 | |
Date formed | 13 May 2021 |
Date dissolved | 20 March 2024 |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
First Minister | Mark Drakeford |
First Minister's history | 2018–2024 |
Member parties | |
Status in legislature | Minority 30 / 60 (50%) in co-operation with Plaid Cymru |
Opposition cabinet | Fourth Shadow Cabinet of Andrew RT Davies |
Opposition party | |
Opposition leader | Andrew R. T. Davies (2021–present) |
History | |
Election | 2021 general election |
Legislature term | 6th Senedd |
Predecessor | First Drakeford government |
Successor | Gething government |
The second Drakeford government was the Labour-led government formed after the 2021 Senedd Election on 6 May 2021, with Mark Drakeford re-appointed as First Minister without opposition on 12 May 2021.[1]
Appointment
[edit]On 12 May 2021, Mark Drakeford was the only person nominated for the position (by Rebecca Evans), and was subsequently recommended by the Presiding Officer to be appointed as First Minister.[2]
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Cabinet
[edit]Portfolio | Name | Constituency | Party | Term | ||
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First Minister | ![]() | Mark Drakeford MS | Cardiff West | Labour | 2018–2024 | |
Minister for Finance and Local Government | ![]() | Rebecca Evans MS | Gower | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
Minister for Health and Social Services | ![]() | The Baroness Morgan of Ely MS | Mid & West Wales | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
Minister for the Economy | ![]() | Vaughan Gething MS | Cardiff South and Penarth | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd (House Leader) | Lesley Griffiths MS | Wrexham | Labour | 2021–2024 | ||
Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip | Jane Hutt MS | Vale of Glamorgan | Labour | 2021–2024 | ||
Minister for Climate Change | ![]() | Julie James MS | Swansea West | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
Minister for Education and the Welsh Language | ![]() | Jeremy Miles MS | Neath | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution | Mick Antoniw MS | Pontypridd | Labour | 2021–2024 |
Deputy ministers
[edit]Portfolio | Name | Constituency | Party | Term | ||
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Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing | Lynne Neagle MS | Torfaen | Labour | 2021–2024 | ||
Deputy Minister for Social Services | Julie Morgan MS | Cardiff North | Labour | 2018–2024 | ||
Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (2023–2024) | Dawn Bowden MS | Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney | Welsh Labour | 2021–2024 | ||
Deputy Minister for Climate Change | Lee Waters MS | Llanelli | Labour | 2021–2024 | ||
Deputy Minister for Social Partnership | ![]() | Hannah Blythyn MS | Delyn | Labour | 2021–2024 |
See also
[edit]- Shadow Cabinet (Wales)
- Members of the 6th Senedd
- 2021 Senedd election
- 2021 Welsh Labour–Plaid Cymru agreement
References
[edit]- ^ "Wales election: Senedd confirms Mark Drakeford as first minister". BBC News. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ "Agenda for Plenary on Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 15.00". business.senedd.wales. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.