Mark Drakeford

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Public sector pay rises won’t lead to cuts, says Drakeford

Welsh ministers have racked up more than 278,000 miles in their cars over the past two years

Welsh ministers have racked up more than 278,000 miles in their cars over the past two years

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Welsh ministers rack up 278,000 miles in chauffeur-driven cars in just two years

New transport secretary Ken Skates says M4 relief road costs would be 'astronomical'

New transport secretary Ken Skates says M4 relief road costs would be 'astronomical'

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M4 relief road would cost 'astronomical' amount - but Wales will build new roads

Mark Drakeford has defended his M4 relief road decision

Mark Drakeford has defended his M4 relief road decision

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Drakeford stands by scrapping M4 relief road in final moments as first minister

Tata Steel UK will begin shutting down operations at its Port Talbot-based coke ovens from Wednesday (Tata Steel UK/PA)

Tata Steel UK will begin shutting down operations at its Port Talbot-based coke ovens from Wednesday (Tata Steel UK/PA)

Andrew RT Davies

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Tata shock announcement for Port Talbot 'poses questions' over closures timeline

Mark Drakeford shed a few tears during his last moments as first minister

Mark Drakeford shed a few tears during his last moments as first minister

Andrew RT Davies

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WATCH: Mark Drakeford and Andrew RT Davies shed tears in farewell remarks

How many times has the M4 been closed through Newport?

How many times has the M4 been closed through Newport?

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Campaigner calls for relief road referendum as figures show M4 'madness'

Jeremy Miles is standing to become first minister in March

Jeremy Miles is standing to become first minister in March

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Jeremy Miles 'absolutely not' looking at M4 relief road despite transport aims

Monmouthshire deputy leader Paul Griffiths lead a team of advisors to former first minister Rhodri Morgan, far right, that included current first minister Mark Drakeford.

Monmouthshire deputy leader Paul Griffiths lead a team of advisors to former first minister Rhodri Morgan, far right, that included current first minister Mark Drakeford.

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Councillor who was once Mark Drakeford's boss names pick for next first minister

Wales will have a new leader in March

Wales will have a new leader in March

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We asked people in Newport who they want to replace Mark Drakeford

First Minister Mark Drakeford

First Minister Mark Drakeford

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Friends and foes react as Mark Drakeford announces he will step down

Mark Drakeford announced on Wednesday (December 13) he would be stepping down as Welsh Labour leader.

Mark Drakeford announced on Wednesday (December 13) he would be stepping down as Welsh Labour leader.

Mark Drakeford's career timeline leading to his resignation as Welsh Labour leader

Mark Drakeford has announced he will be stepping down as Welsh Labour leader affective immediately.

Mark Drakeford has announced he will be stepping down as Welsh Labour leader affective immediately.

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Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford resigns as Welsh Labour leader

Composite image showing Mark Drakeford and the entrance to Tillery Valley Foods in Abertillery.

Composite image showing Mark Drakeford and the entrance to Tillery Valley Foods in Abertillery.

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Drakeford's plea for businesses to invest in area devastated by job losses

File photo of staff on an NHS hospital ward.

File photo of staff on an NHS hospital ward.

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NHS waiting lists 'could worsen' amid strikes and pressures

First minister Mark Drakeford is isolating after testing positive for Covid.

First minister Mark Drakeford is isolating after testing positive for Covid.

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First minister Mark Drakeford isolating after testing positive for Covid

David Davies, the secretary of state for Wales. Picture: www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk

David Davies, the secretary of state for Wales. Picture: www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk

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'We’ve always got on well': New Welsh secretary says no tension with Drakeford

Wales' first minister Mark Drakeford (left) says new UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has 'a major decision' to make over funding public transport improvements in Newport. Pictures (front); PA Wire

Wales' first minister Mark Drakeford (left) says new UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has 'a major decision' to make over funding public transport improvements in Newport. Pictures (front); PA Wire

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Drakeford: New PM Rishi Sunak should forget about an M4 Newport relief road

Paying tribute to The Queen, Prime Minister Liz Truss described her as

Paying tribute to The Queen, Prime Minister Liz Truss described her as

Prime Minister and First Ministers pay tribute as Queen dies, aged 96

The incident comes days after Ms Truss criticised Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon (PA)

The incident comes days after Ms Truss criticised Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon (PA)

Conservative Party

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Liz Truss brands Mark Drakeford a 'low energy Jeremy Corbyn'

Rachel Garrick from the group, Labour for an Independent Wales, describes what happened during yesterday's historic Welsh Labour vote, which will see reforms made to the Senedd. This includes an increase in Senedd Members from 60 to 96. Photos: PA

Rachel Garrick from the group, Labour for an Independent Wales, describes what happened during yesterday's historic Welsh Labour vote, which will see reforms made to the Senedd. This includes an increase in Senedd Members from 60 to 96. Photos: PA

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Revealed: What happened at the historic Welsh Labour conference on Senedd reform

Proposals to reform the Senedd and increase the number of members have been overwhelmingly adopted by Welsh Labour at a special recall conference. Members backed the move by 75%. Photos: PA

Proposals to reform the Senedd and increase the number of members have been overwhelmingly adopted by Welsh Labour at a special recall conference. Members backed the move by 75%. Photos: PA

Andrew RT Davies

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Welsh Labour overwhelmingly agrees to Senedd expansion plans

Mark Drakeford has accused the UK government of throwing

Mark Drakeford has accused the UK government of throwing

Conservative Party

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Drakeford blasts move by Westminister to overturn strike rules in Wales

The First Minister was pressed to define what a woman is during a session in the Senedd. Photo: PA

The First Minister was pressed to define what a woman is during a session in the Senedd. Photo: PA

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Mark Drakeford says 'transgender women are women'

Pop star Ed Sheeran drew thousands of fans to Cardiff for three concerts in May, but there was also travel chaos on the M4 around Newport. Pictures: PA Wire (left)/Traffic Wales (background)

Pop star Ed Sheeran drew thousands of fans to Cardiff for three concerts in May, but there was also travel chaos on the M4 around Newport. Pictures: PA Wire (left)/Traffic Wales (background)

Andrew RT Davies

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M4 relief road 'would have made no difference' during Ed Sheeran traffic chaos

File photo showing general view of construction work on a house. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

File photo showing general view of construction work on a house. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

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Builders 'do not deliver' on community and social housing pledges, MS says

US preacher Franklin Graham (main) will speak at Newport's ICC on May 21, an event criticised by Mark Drakeford (inset, top) and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price. Pictures: PA Wire/Huw Evans Picture Agency/Plaid Cymru

US preacher Franklin Graham (main) will speak at Newport's ICC on May 21, an event criticised by Mark Drakeford (inset, top) and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price. Pictures: PA Wire/Huw Evans Picture Agency/Plaid Cymru

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Drakeford's 'regret' over controversial US preacher's Newport visit

PA file photo of care home workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

PA file photo of care home workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

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Fight for Covid inquiry is like quest for Hillsborough justice, campaigners say

First minister Mark Drakeford speaking at a Welsh Government press conference during the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

First minister Mark Drakeford speaking at a Welsh Government press conference during the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

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Mark Drakeford announces latest Covid review of mask-wearing rules in Wales

Stock picture. Mark Drakeford said Covid precautions could be relaxed for many people in Wales who want to see an NHS dentist. Picture: Pexels via Canva

Stock picture. Mark Drakeford said Covid precautions could be relaxed for many people in Wales who want to see an NHS dentist. Picture: Pexels via Canva

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Drakeford promises better access to NHS dentists in Wales

Mario Kreft, the chairman of Care Forum Wales.

Mario Kreft, the chairman of Care Forum Wales.

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Untested patients discharged to care homes with 'catastrophic consequences'

First Minister Mark Drakeford has defended the Welsh Government's decision to close nightclubs last December, but the industry says no clear evidence has been provided to justify the decision. Pictures: PA Wire (main)/Pexels (background)

First Minister Mark Drakeford has defended the Welsh Government's decision to close nightclubs last December, but the industry says no clear evidence has been provided to justify the decision. Pictures: PA Wire (main)/Pexels (background)

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Drakeford defends Omicron decision to close clubs amid industry criticism

First minister Mark Drakeford speaking at a Welsh Government press conference during the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

First minister Mark Drakeford speaking at a Welsh Government press conference during the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

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Drakeford warns against behaving as if Covid is 'a thing of the past'

Mark Drakeford his hit out at Boris Johnson's u-turns over conversion therapy. Pictures: Huw Evans Agency/PA

Mark Drakeford his hit out at Boris Johnson's u-turns over conversion therapy. Pictures: Huw Evans Agency/PA

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Drakeford: 'Unacceptable' UK Government has 'chosen' not to protect Trans people

File photo of children in a classroom. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

File photo of children in a classroom. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Cost of living crisis

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'No child should go hungry': Welsh Government launches free school meals scheme

People shopping in a supermarket in Chepstow during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

People shopping in a supermarket in Chepstow during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

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New Covid chapter in Wales as mask and isolation rules scrapped

Mark Drakeford, the first minister of Wales, speaking at a Welsh Government press conference on the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Mark Drakeford, the first minister of Wales, speaking at a Welsh Government press conference on the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

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Covid: Will mask rules be scrapped in Wales this week?

People arrive at a Covid 19 testing centre in January 2022. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

People arrive at a Covid 19 testing centre in January 2022. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

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Covid: What will happen to testing when Wales scraps its remaining rules?

The First Minister said Wales is aiming to become a “nation of sanctuary”. (PA)

The First Minister said Wales is aiming to become a “nation of sanctuary”. (PA)

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UK will need to go further with visas for Ukrainians, says Wales First Minister

Figures reveal how many Twitter users the first minister Mark Drakeford and the Welsh Government have blocked on the social network. Original picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Figures reveal how many Twitter users the first minister Mark Drakeford and the Welsh Government have blocked on the social network. Original picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

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Tweeting about these things will get you blocked by Mark Drakeford

People in Chepstow town centre on December 26, 2021, the day Alert Level Two restrictions were imposed in Wales. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

People in Chepstow town centre on December 26, 2021, the day Alert Level Two restrictions were imposed in Wales. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

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What we can expect from this week's review of the Welsh Covid rules

Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies and first minister Mark Drakeford have clashed over coal tips Pictures: Martin Curtis/Huw Evans Agency/PA

Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies and first minister Mark Drakeford have clashed over coal tips Pictures: Martin Curtis/Huw Evans Agency/PA

Andrew RT Davies

'Nonsense', First Minister hits out at claim airport prioritised over coal tips

Mark Drakeford questioned Boris Johnson's ability to lead the country this morning (PA)

Mark Drakeford questioned Boris Johnson's ability to lead the country this morning (PA)

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Drakeford slams Boris Johnson's 'moral authority' after new lockdown party allegations

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Boris Johnson Covid announcement today: How does it affect Wales

Rocio Cifuentes has been appointed the new Children's Commissioner of Wales

Rocio Cifuentes has been appointed the new Children's Commissioner of Wales

Children's Commissioner for Wales

New Children’s Commissioner for Wales announced

Mark Drakeford said there had been “good news” shown in the latest Covid modelling (PA)

Mark Drakeford said there had been “good news” shown in the latest Covid modelling (PA)

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Restrictions in place in Wales 'as short as possible' as Drakeford cites 'good news'

“My answer was to point out that in this debate it is not Wales that is the outlier.

“My answer was to point out that in this debate it is not Wales that is the outlier.

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Different restrictions 'more difficult' but England is outlier, says Drakeford

First Minister Mark Drakeford speaks during a Welsh Government press conference at the Crown Buildings, Cathay Park in Cardiff (PA)

First Minister Mark Drakeford speaks during a Welsh Government press conference at the Crown Buildings, Cathay Park in Cardiff (PA)

Mark Drakeford issues update on Wales Covid alert level amid Omicron surge

Mark Drakeford, the first minister of Wales. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Mark Drakeford, the first minister of Wales. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

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Mark Drakeford on Omicron, a 'difficult' January for Wales & any future lockdown

Some schools in Wales may have to return to online learning because of rising levels of the Omicron variant, the Welsh Government has said. Photo: PA

Some schools in Wales may have to return to online learning because of rising levels of the Omicron variant, the Welsh Government has said. Photo: PA

Will there be a return to homeschool and home learning in Wales as Omicron bites?

Photos via PA show UK political leaders: Boris Johnson (top left), Nicola Sturgeon (top right), Mark Drakeford (bottom left) and Paul Givan (bottom right).

Photos via PA show UK political leaders: Boris Johnson (top left), Nicola Sturgeon (top right), Mark Drakeford (bottom left) and Paul Givan (bottom right).

How do Covid-19 restrictions compare around the UK for New Year’s Eve?

Sajid Javid has said he “cannot see how restricting outdoor exercise is justified or proportionate” after Parkrun cancelled its running clubs in Wales because of the country’s coronavirus restrictions. (PA)

Sajid Javid has said he “cannot see how restricting outdoor exercise is justified or proportionate” after Parkrun cancelled its running clubs in Wales because of the country’s coronavirus restrictions. (PA)

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Not 'justified or proportionate' - Sajid Javid hits out at Covid restrictions in Wales

Mark Drakeford public briefing on the Omicron crisis in Wales today as coronavirus cases across the country continue to soar. (PA)

Mark Drakeford public briefing on the Omicron crisis in Wales today as coronavirus cases across the country continue to soar. (PA)

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Mark Drakeford to provide Covid update today as Senedd recalled

PA file photo of a woman using a laptop on a dining room table set up as a remote office to work from home. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

PA file photo of a woman using a laptop on a dining room table set up as a remote office to work from home. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

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£60 fines for anyone supposed to be working from home caught going into work