The Latest Breaking News from Wales

As England suffered the chaos of Boris Johnson, Wales had Mark Drakeford. Here’s why we’ll miss him

Despite a recent dip in popularity he was a steady hand, and leaves behind a solid legacy for country and party, says academic Richard Wyn Jones

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023

Rob Howley completes emotional Wales return with role on Warren Gatland's staff

Former scrum-half signs up four years after betting breach

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023

OPINION - Fay Jones MP: Mark Drakeford has held Wales in a chokehold — I'm glad he's going

Yesterday, I appeared before the Welsh Affairs Select Committee to criticise the performance of the Welsh Labour Government. Within minutes, the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, had resigned. I’ll take that as a win.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023

Mark Drakeford: a steady operator thrust into the spotlight by Covid

Wales’s departing first minister won admiration in the crisis but problems in health and education blighted his record

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Wales's Pisa school test results have declined – but it's not a true reflection of an education system

Every three years, an early Christmas gift arrives for the global education community from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The Programme for International Student Assessments (Pisa) is an international test in which 15 year olds are tested on their knowledge and skills.

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023

The treasured toy Prince Louis donated to baby bank that you might have missed and it has an adorable royal connection

We noticed something special inside the donation box of the Wales youngster

GoodToKnow · Dec 13, 2023

Drakeford triggers contest to replace him as Welsh First Minister

The 69-year-old has been Wales' leader since December 2018

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023

Who is Mark Drakeford? Career background as First Minister of Wales announces resignation

Mark Drakeford has said he is standing down as First Minister of Wales. In a statement shared on social media on Wednesday morning, Mr Drakeford said: "When I stood for election as Leader of Welsh Labour, I said I would stand down during the current Senedd term.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon joins tributes to 'principled' Welsh First Minister after resignation

FORMER Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to the “dedicated, principled, and impressive” Mark Drakeford after the Welsh…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023

Mark Drakeford to stand down as Labour first minister of Wales

Keir Starmer praises ‘true titan’ of Welsh politics – as race begins to find successor by Easter

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023