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Mark Drakeford (born 19 September 1954) is a Welsh politician who served as First Minister of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour from 2018 to 2024. He previously served in the Welsh Government as Cabinet Secretary for Finance from 2016 to 2018 and Minister for Health and Social Services from 2013 to 2016.
13 Dis 2023 · After five years in the job, Mark Drakeford announces he will step down in March 2023. He says he wants a new Welsh Labour leader in place before the next Westminster election, amid controversy over 20mph speed limits and Covid inquiry.
19 Mac 2024 · Follow live updates as Mark Drakeford signs his resignation letter to the King and delivers his final speech at the Senedd. The Cardiff West MS, who led Wales through the Covid pandemic, will be succeeded by Vaughan Gething.
13 Dis 2023 · Follow live updates on Mark Drakeford's announcement that he is stepping down as Welsh Labour leader and first minister of Wales. Find out who are the potential candidates to replace him and what his legacy will be.
19 Mac 2024 · Mark Drakeford called the past year "the hardest and saddest of my life" in an emotional speech marking his resignation as Wales' first minister. His wife Clare died suddenly at the age of 71...
13 Dis 2023 · Mark Drakeford, the first minister of Wales, announced his resignation as leader of the country’s ruling Labour party on Wednesday, triggering a contest to find his successor ahead of next year’s...
19 Mac 2024 · The Welsh Labour leader steps down after four years in office and will be replaced by Vaughan Gething, who won the party leadership election on Saturday. Drakeford thanked his colleagues and civil servants for their support during the pandemic and his personal tragedy.
