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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.
Mar 19, 2024 · Mark Drakeford has signed a letter to the King formally resigning as Wales' first minister after five years. It will be sent to Buckingham Palace by email later tonight. The King will confirm...
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Dec 13, 2023 · Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced he's quitting after five years in the job. Mr Drakeford will step down in March, with a new Welsh Labour leader due to be elected before...
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Mar 19, 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 in...
Dec 13, 2023 · Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced he is stepping down as Welsh Labour leader, triggering a leadership contest for a new first minister. Mr Drakeford has been the most high...
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Dec 13, 2023 · Mark Drakeford is standing down as Welsh Labour leader. He has held the position for exactly five years after succeeding Carwyn Jones, who resigned in 2018. He says leading Welsh Labour and...
Mar 18, 2024 · Mark Drakeford, who is standing down as Wales' first minister on Tuesday, proved popular with voters in the pandemic. But did the gloss come off?
