HISTORICAL FACTS: 16 | History Defined

Mark Drakeford resigns as First Minister of Wales

THE First Minister of Wales has resigned ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023

Mark Drakeford to step down as Wales first minister

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Keir Starmer faces growing Labour rebellion over stance on Gaza

Four shadow ministers prepared to quit in coming days and up to 10 others on ‘resignation watch’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Unserious to suggest Wales is sole blueprint for a Labour government: Drakeford

The Welsh Labour first minister said his Government’s 20mph speed limit would not lose the party votes at the next election.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

20mph speed limits defended by Welsh First Minister

Mark Drakeford told the Senedd the Welsh Government’s priority was road safety and saving lives.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

Welsh march for independence hears 'this is not as good as it gets'

THE UK establishment will never promote Wales as a priority no matter who is in government, the leader of Plaid Cymru told an independence march.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023

First Minister defends 20mph rollout as speed limit petition hits record 175,000

Mark Drakeford said the decision had twice been approved by the Senedd.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Petition against 20mph speed limits hits Welsh record with 150,000 signatures

It beats the previous record of 67,000 set for a Senedd petition.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

‘Historic’ plans to expand Senedd draw Conservatives’ ire

Parliamentary changes hailed as ‘investment in democracy’ but Tories say money should be spent elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

Plans to overhaul Senedd announced

Under the proposals Wales’s Parliament will be increased in size, with voters electing all MSs through regional proportional representation.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023