Second Drakeford government
Second Drakeford government | |
|---|---|
 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 | .jpg)
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Mark Drakeford MS | Cardiff West | Labour | 2018–2024 | |
| Minister for Finance and Local Government | _(cropped).jpg)
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Rebecca Evans MS | Gower | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
| Minister for Health and Social Services | _(cropped).jpg)
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The Baroness Morgan of Ely MS | Mid & West Wales | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
| Minister for the Economy | .jpg)
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Vaughan Gething MS | Cardiff South and Penarth | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
| Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd (House Leader) | .JPG)
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Lesley Griffiths MS | Wrexham | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
| Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip | .JPG)
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Jane Hutt MS | Vale of Glamorgan | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
| Minister for Climate Change | .jpg)
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Julie James MS | Swansea West | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
| Minister for Education and the Welsh Language | .png)
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Jeremy Miles MS | Neath | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
| Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution | .JPG)
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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 | .JPG)
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Lynne Neagle MS | Torfaen | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
| Deputy Minister for Social Services | .JPG)
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Julie Morgan MS | Cardiff North | Labour | 2018–2024 | |
| Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (2023–2024) |
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Dawn Bowden MS | Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney | Welsh Labour | 2021–2024 | |
| Deputy Minister for Climate Change | .JPG)
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Lee Waters MS | Llanelli | Labour | 2021–2024 | |
| Deputy Minister for Social Partnership | .jpg)
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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.
