Tributes have been paid to the wife of the First Minister, Clare Drakeford, who has died suddenly. The Welsh Government confirmed the news earlier today.
In a statement, a Welsh Government spokesman said: "It is with deep sadness that we confirm the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford, wife of the First Minister. The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh Government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected.”
From across the political spectrum, tributes have been paid to Mrs Drakeford. She and Mark Drakeford had been married for 46 years and have three children.
