Friday 14 December 2018

New Welsh First Minister

The First Minister of Wales (WelshPrif Weinidog Cymru) is the leader of the Welsh GovernmentWales' devolved administration. The First Minister is responsible for the exercise of functions by the Cabinet of the Welsh Government; policy development and coordination; relationships with the rest of the United Kingdom, Europe and the wider world.
First Minister of Wales
Prif Weinidog Cymru
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Incumbent
Mark Drakeford

since 13 December 2018
StyleThe Right Honourable
AppointerElizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Term lengthWhile commanding the confidence of the National Assembly for Wales
Inaugural holderAlun Michael (as Assembly First Secretary)
Formation12 May 1999
WebsiteWebsite
The official office of the First Minister is in Tŷ Hywel, previously known as Crickhowell House, and the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. An office is also kept at the Crown BuildingsCathays ParkCardiff.