First 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. The government was also supported by the sole Welsh Liberal Democrat MS Kirsty Williams and the independent MS Dafydd Elis-Thomas. 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 formed13 December 2018
Date dissolved13 May 2021
People and organisations
MonarchElizabeth II
First MinisterMark Drakeford
First Minister's history2018–2024
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
  •   Conservative
Opposition leaderPaul Davies (2018–2021)
Andrew R. T. Davies (2021–Present)
History
Legislature term(s)5th National Assembly
PredecessorThird Jones government
SuccessorSecond 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.

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