Second Drakeford 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]

Second Drakeford government

11th devolved administration of Wales
2021–2024
Drakeford's socially distanced second cabinet on 13 May 2021
Date formed13 May 2021
Date dissolved20 March 2024
People and organisations
MonarchElizabeth II
Charles III
First MinisterMark Drakeford
First Minister's history2018–2024
Member parties
  •   Labour
Status in legislatureMinority
30 / 60 (50%)
in co-operation with Plaid Cymru
Opposition cabinetFourth Shadow Cabinet of Andrew RT Davies
Opposition party
Opposition leaderAndrew R. T. Davies (2021–present)
History
Election2021 general election
Legislature term6th Senedd
PredecessorFirst Drakeford government
SuccessorGething government

Appointment

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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]

Cabinet

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Portfolio Name Constituency Party Term
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

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Portfolio Name Constituency Party Term
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

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References

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  1. ^ "Wales election: Senedd confirms Mark Drakeford as first minister". BBC News. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Agenda for Plenary on Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 15.00". business.senedd.wales. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.