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Outgoing First Minister Vaughan Gething has made changes to the Welsh Government cabinet following the resignations that led to his resignation.

On Tuesday, ministers Lesley Griffiths, Julie James, and Jeremy Miles resigned from the cabinet in protest against Mr Gething’s leadership, alongside counsel general Mick Antoniw.

Later that day, Mr Gething announced he will step down as First Minister and Welsh Labour leader when a successor is chosen.

In the meantime, Mr Gething has made changes to his ministerial team, with backbencher Jack Sargeant coming in as minister for social partnership – a role held by Hannah Blythyn before her controversial sacking in May.

Speaking on Wednesday July 17, Mr Gething said: “I am this evening announcing changes to my ministerial team. I have asked Jack Sargeant, Member of the Senedd for Alyn and Deeside, to join my team as the minister for social partnership.

“I have widened the scope of some ministerial portfolios, while I will retain oversight for ongoing discussions with TATA, working closely with the cabinet secretary for economy, transport and north Wales, Ken Skates.”

New cabinet

Cabinet secretary for finance, constitution, and the cabinet office: Rebecca Evans

Cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs: Huw Irranca-Davies

Cabinet secretary for education: Lynne Neagle

Cabinet secretary for local government and housing: Jayne Bryant

Cabinet health, social care, and Welsh language: Eluned Morgan

Cabinet secretary for economy, transport, and north Wales: Ken Skates

Cabinet secretary for culture, social justice, Trefnydd, and chief whip: Jane Hutt

Minister for social care: Dawn Bowden

Minister for social partnership: Jack Sargeant

Minister for mental health and early years: Sarah Murphy