The deputy first minister of Wales (Welsh: dirprwy brif weinidog Cymru) is the deputy leader of the Welsh Government. The post was created in October 2000 when Mike German of the Welsh Liberal Democrats was appointed Deputy First Minister as part of a coalition government with Welsh Labour. Since the office was created, the holder has been the party leader of the junior partner in coalition with Welsh Labour.
| Deputy First Minister of Wales Dirprwy Brif Weinidog Cymru | |
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Incumbent office not in use since 13 May 2011 | |
| Appointer | Elizabeth II |
| Inaugural holder | Mike German |
| Formation | 16 October 2000 |
The last holder was Ieuan Wyn Jones of Plaid Cymru who was also the minister for the Economy and Transport. Ieuan Wyn Jones served in the office as part of the One Wales agreement between Plaid Cymru and Welsh Labour between 2007 and 2011.
List of Deputy First Ministers edit
| Name | Time in office | Political party | First Minister | Government | Other office held | ||
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| Michael German | .jpg)
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16 October 2000 – 8 May 2003 Acting: Jenny Randerson (6 July 2001 – 13 June 2002) |
Liberal Democrats | Rhodri Morgan | Labour – Liberal Democrat Coalition | Minister for Economic Development 2000-2001 Minister for Rural Affairs and Wales Abroad 2002-2003 | |
| Office not in use 8 May 2003 – 11 July 2007 | |||||||
| Ieuan Wyn Jones | .jpg)
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11 July 2007 – 13 May 2011 | Plaid Cymru | Rhodri Morgan |
Labour – Plaid Cymru Coalition | Minister for the Economy and Transport | |
| Office not in use 13 May 2011 – present | |||||||