Mark Drakeford

First Minister of Wales from 2018 to 2024

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Mark Drakeford is a Welsh politician who has served as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on an interim basis since August 2024, having previously held the position from 2013 to 2016. He previously served as First Minister of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour from 2018 to 2024, and as Cabinet Secretary for Finance from 2016 to 2018. He 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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New Welsh government cabinet announced - including new role for Drakeford Wales's First Minister Eluned Morgan has announced her new cabinet days after her predecessor announced he would quit the Senedd. Sky News - Published on September 11, 2024
Mark Drakeford returns as Welsh health secretary Former first minister Mark Drakeford has been appointed as the new Welsh health secretary. Sky News - Published on August 7, 2024
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