Eluned Morgan has appointed her cabinet, with a significant role given to Mark Drakeford. The new First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, took over on August 6 and recently announced adjustments to her team, notably appointing Mark Drakeford as health minister. Following the resignation of Vaughan Gething and four senior members of his administration, including education minister Jeremy Miles and culture minister Lesley Griffiths, significant changes were made. Mark Drakeford has now returned to the cabinet, resuming the finance role.
Eluned Morgan made minor adjustments initially, such as reappointing Mark Drakeford to health and appointing Huw Irranca-Davies as Deputy First Minister. Further changes were postponed to allow for a comprehensive review. The newly confirmed cabinet consists of key figures like Huw Irranca-Davies, Jeremy Miles, Rebecca Evans, Jayne Bryant, Lynne Neagle, Ken Skates, Jane Hutt, Jack Sargeant, Vikki Howells, Sarah Murphy, Dawn Bowden, and Julie James.
The Senedd will reconvene next week, where Eluned Morgan will engage in her first First Minister’s Questions session and present her priorities. The reshuffling of the cabinet marks a new chapter under Eluned Morgan’s leadership, with a focus on addressing critical issues facing Wales. Stay tuned for more updates on Welsh politics by subscribing to our newsletter.