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 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 |
Appointment
editOn 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
edit| Portfolio | Name | Constituency | Party | Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Minister | .jpg)
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Mark Drakeford MS | Cardiff West | Labour | 2018–2024 | |
| Minister for Finance and Local Government | _(cropped).jpg)
|
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
.JPG)
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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
editReferences
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.