Senedd Archives

Mark Drakeford returns to Welsh Government to become new health secretary

Eluned Morgan confirmed her predecessor, who stepped down in December, will take over her former ministerial role on an interim basis.

Senedd Members have voted to make Eluned Morgan the new First Minister-elect – with her official appointment set to be made by King Charles III.

Eluned Morgan is set to take over from Vaughan Gething and become the first woman to serve as First Minister of Wales.

Plaid Cymru MS Delyth Jewell discusses Eluned Morgan’s impending appointment as Wales’ next First Minister.

Cardiff University’s Nye Davies looks at the issues facing Eluned Morgan as she takes over the Welsh Labour leadership from Vaughan Gething.

The Senedd will be recalled from its summer recess to formally appoint Wales’ next First Minister on Tuesday August 6.

Eluned Morgan has been confirmed as the new leader of Welsh Labour, and is now on course to become the next First Minister of Wales.

Health secretary Eluned Morgan has announced she will be standing to be the new First Minister of Wales, and leader of Welsh Labour.

Wales’ political map is set to be redrawn as part of plans to expand the Senedd ahead of the 2026 election.

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