Gething government
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Gething government | |
|---|---|
 12th devolved administration of Wales | |
| 2024–present | |
 Gething's cabinet on 21 March 2024 | |
| Date formed | 21 March 2024 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| First Minister | Vaughan Gething |
| Member parties | |
| Status in legislature | Minority 30 / 60 (50%) in co-operation with Plaid Cymru[1] |
| Opposition cabinet | Fourth Shadow Cabinet of Andrew RT Davies |
| Opposition party | |
| Opposition leader | Andrew R. T. Davies |
| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | 6th Senedd |
| Predecessor | Second Drakeford government |
The Gething government is the Labour-led government of Wales formed on 21 March 2024[2] following the appointment of Vaughan Gething as First Minister on 20 March 2024.[3][4]
History[edit]
Following the resignation of Mark Drakeford,[5][6] Gething was elected Leader of the Labour party on 16 March 2024[7][8] and appointed First Minister on 20 March.[3] He became the first black leader of any European country.[9]
Gething announced his cabinet on 21 March. Upon appointing his cabinet, Gething stated "this stellar ministerial team will answer the call of the generation in wanting to create a stronger, fairer, greener Wales".[10] Senior ministers in the cabinet were once again named "cabinet secretaries" with junior ministers referred to as "ministers", as they were in Carwyn Jones's third government.[2]
Formation[edit]
Rebecca Evans retained the Finance portfolio and was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office,[3] assuming the responsibilities for Constitution from Mick Antoniw who was reappointed the Counsel General.[2]
Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan and Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee Waters both left their respective positions upon the formation of the new government, with Dawn Bowden assuming the Social Care brief.[2] Hannah Blythyn retained the Social Partnership portfolio.[2]
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Huw Irranca-Davies returned to cabinet as Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs.[2] Irranca-Davies replaced Julie James in the Climate Change portfolio, who was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government, and Planning. Irranca-Davies also replaced Lesley Griffiths in the Rural Affairs portfolio, with Griffiths bring appointed Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice.[2] Griffifths replaced Jane Hutt in the Social Justice portfolio, and Hutt assumed Griffifths' former position as Trefnydd of the Senedd, with Hutt also keeping her position as Chief Whip.[2] Ken Skates returned to Cabinet as Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, replacing Griffiths in the North Wales portfolio.[2]
The Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Lynne Neagle was promoted to Cabinet Secretary for Education, replacing Jeremy Miles.[2] Miles, who was defeated by Gething in the leadership contest, succeeded Gething in the Economy portfolio as Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language.[3] Jayne Bryant, who co-chaired Gething's campaign, joined the government as Minister for Mental Health and Early Years.[2]
Cabinet[edit]
| Portfolio | Name | Constituency | Party | Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Minister | .jpg) | Vaughan Gething MS | Cardiff South and Penarth | Labour | 2024– | |
| Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office | _(cropped).jpg) | Rebecca Evans MS | Gower | Labour | 2024– | |
| Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government, and Planning | .jpg) | Julie James MS | Swansea West | Labour | 2024– | |
| Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | _(cropped).jpg) | The Baroness Morgan of Ely MS | Mid & West Wales | Labour | 2024– | |
| Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language | .png) | Jeremy Miles MS | Neath | Labour | 2024– | |
| Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport | .jpg) | Ken Skates MS | Clwyd South | Labour | 2024– | |
| Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs | .jpg) | Huw Irranca-Davies MS | Ogmore | Labour | 2024– | |
| Trefnydd (House Leader) and Chief Whip | .JPG) | Jane Hutt MS | Vale of Glamorgan | Labour | 2024– | |
| Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice | .JPG) | Lesley Griffiths MS | Wrexham | Labour | 2024– | |
| Cabinet Secretary for Education | .JPG) | Lynne Neagle MS | Torfaen | Labour | 2024– | |
| Counsel General | .JPG) | Mick Antoniw MS | Pontypridd | Labour | 2021– | |
Ministers[edit]
| Portfolio | Name | Constituency | Party | Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minister for Mental Health and Early Years | .jpg) | Jayne Bryant MS | Newport West | Labour | 2024– | |
| Minister for Social Care | .JPG) | Dawn Bowden MS | Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney | Labour | 2024– | |
| Minister for Social Partnership | .jpg) | Hannah Blythyn MS | Delyn | Labour | 2024– | |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "What's next for Vaughan Gething after winning leadership race to become Wales' next first minister". ITV News. 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Mosalski, Ruth (21 March 2024). "Live updates as Vaughan Gething confirms his cabinet appointments in first full day in Wales' top job". WalesOnline. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Vaughan Gething appointed Wales' first minister". BBC News. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Watch live: Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething officially sworn in by Senedd". The Independent. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Mark Drakeford emotional as he bows out as first minister". BBC News. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Mark Drakeford officially steps down as Wales's first minsiter". Sky News. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Morris, Steven (16 March 2024). "Vaughan Gething to become Welsh first minister after Labour leadership win". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Vaughan Gething to become Wales' first black leader". BBC News. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Vaughan Gething to be sworn in as Wales' first minister". BBC News. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "New First Minister Vaughan Gething announces cabinet". BBC News. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
