First Jones government
The first Jones government (10 December 2009 – 11 May 2011) was a continuation of the previous Labour–Plaid Cymru coalition government in Wales.
First Jones government | |
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7th devolved administration of Wales | |
| 2009–2011 | |
Jones's first cabinet on 10 December 2009 | |
| Date formed | 10 December 2009 |
| Date dissolved | 11 May 2011 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| First Minister | Carwyn Jones |
| First Minister's history | 2009–2018 |
| Deputy First Minister | Ieuan Wyn Jones |
| Member parties |
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| Status in legislature | Majority (coalition) 41 / 60 (68%)
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| Opposition party |
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| Opposition leader | Nick Bourne |
| History | |
| Outgoing election | 2011 general election |
| Legislature term(s) | 3rd National Assembly for Wales |
| Predecessor | Fourth Morgan government |
| Successor | Second Jones government |
Following Rhodri Morgan's decision to retire, a leadership contest was held for the position of Welsh Labour Leader. The election was won by Carwyn Jones who was confirmed leader of Welsh Labour on 1 December 2009 and as First Minister on 9 December 2009 by the Welsh Assembly, Jones was officially sworn in the next day.
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