The Latest Breaking News from Mark Drakeford

Adam Price bids farewell in final speech to the Senedd as Plaid leader

Mr Price stepped down as leader last week after serious allegations of his handling of party matters were revealed

Wales Online · May 16, 2023

Prince William 'will not have an investiture as Prince of Wales'

There is a lot of controversy around the role but it appears the Prince doesn't plan on following his father in having an official investiture

Wales Online · May 15, 2023

Llyr Gruffydd MS promises reform as he's confirmed acting leader of Plaid Cymru

He was speaking after Adam Price quit as leader following a damning review exposed a culture of harassment, bullying and misogyny in the party.

Wales Online · May 13, 2023

Plaid Cymru's ruling body to meet as leader Adam Price's future in doubt

A spokesperson for the political party confirmed that Mr Price has called another meeting of the NEC, in which they would discuss the next steps for the party

Wales Online · May 10, 2023

Drakeford accuses UK Government of having ‘voter suppression agenda’

Voter ID requirements will not be introduced in Wales for local and Senedd elections, the First Minister confirmed.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

First Minister Mark Drakeford volunteers at Welsh charity shop for the Big Help Out

The first minister met volunteers, experienced what it's like to work behind the counter and revealed a funny story from his time as a past Barnardo's project leader

Wales Online · May 9, 2023

The Welsh schoolgirl once believed to have inspired Mary had a Little Lamb

Mary Hughes was followed by a lamb to her Llangollen school

Wales Online · May 6, 2023

16 times our MPs and First Ministers said monarchy should be scrapped - including ex-PM

When King Charles takes his oath to become head of state at Westminster Abbey, he will be painfully aware that support for the monarchy isn't universal - and that includes among MPs in Parliament

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023

Senedd could probe Wales’ Covid response after Labour-Tory deal

The Welsh Government said it is right the decisions it took ‘are openly and properly scrutinised’ but continued to resist a full public inquiry.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Mark Drakeford reshuffles cabinet to make longtime friend and ally Jane Hutt chief whip

Jane Hutt will also assume a Welsh Government ministerial liaison role for the cooperation agreement with Plaid Cymru

Wales Online · May 3, 2023