Mark Drakeford to step down as Wales first minister

Among favourites to take reins of Labour administration are ministers Vaughan Gething and Jeremy Miles

Mark Drakeford has announced he is stepping down as the Welsh first minister and a contest for the leadership of Welsh Labour will begin shortly.

Drakeford said: “I have today formally notified the chair of the Welsh executive committee of my intention to stand down as leader of Welsh Labour in March 2024.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Among favourites to take reins of Labour administration are ministers Vaughan Gething and Jeremy MilesUK politics live – latest updatesMark Drakeford has announced he is stepping down as the Welsh first minister and a contest for the leadership of Welsh Labour will begin shortly.Drakeford said: “I have today formally notified the chair of the Welsh executive committee of my intention to stand down as leader of Welsh Labour in March 2024. Continue reading…