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Mark Drakeford: what the resignation of Wales' first minister means for the country and the Labour party

This week, Mark Drakeford announced his resignation as Wales’ first minister after five years as leader. Back in 2018, Drakeford built his leadership bid on a platform of “21st-century socialism”. As the manifesto reveals, the mantra was rooted in the ideas of “the radical tradition of Welsh socialism”, which would…

The Conversation

The Guardian view on Mark Drakeford: devolution’s frustrated fan

Editorial: Wales’s first minister is stepping down after five years in which UK governments have spurned a constructive relationship

The Guardian - UK

Magic mushroom use grows in England and Wales, ONS figures show

Use of ecstasy and nitrous oxide fall overall and drug use of all kinds falls among younger people

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As England suffered the chaos of Boris Johnson, Wales had Mark Drakeford. Here’s why we’ll miss him

Despite a recent dip in popularity he was a steady hand, and leaves behind a solid legacy for country and party, says academic Richard Wyn Jones

The Guardian - UK

Rob Howley completes emotional Wales return with role on Warren Gatland's staff

Former scrum-half signs up four years after betting breach

Evening Standard

OPINION - Fay Jones MP: Mark Drakeford has held Wales in a chokehold — I'm glad he's going

Yesterday, I appeared before the Welsh Affairs Select Committee to criticise the performance of the Welsh Labour Government. Within minutes, the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, had resigned. I’ll take that as a win.

Evening Standard

Andy Farrell to lead Ireland to 2027 World Cup after signing new deal

Andy Farrell will lead Ireland to the 2027 Rugby World Cup after extending his contract, while Rob Howley returns to Wales after his betting ban

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Rob Howley returns to Wales coaching set-up for first time since betting ban

Jonathan Thomas’ departure as contact area coach created space in Warren Gatland’s management team.

The Independent UK

Judges In England And Wales Are Issued Official Guidance On AI

The legal sector is the latest to take an interest in regulating the use of AI after the Bank of England carried out a full risk assessment of the technology.

International Business Times UK

Body found after explosion and fire at south Wales industrial estate

‘Severe explosion’ at industrial estate in Rhondda Cynon Taf on Wednesday evening destroyed at least one building

The Guardian - UK

Mark Drakeford: a steady operator thrust into the spotlight by Covid

Wales’s departing first minister won admiration in the crisis but problems in health and education blighted his record

The Guardian - UK

Wales's Pisa school test results have declined – but it's not a true reflection of an education system

Every three years, an early Christmas gift arrives for the global education community from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The Programme for International Student Assessments (Pisa) is an international test in which 15 year olds are tested on their knowledge and skills.

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The treasured toy Prince Louis donated to baby bank that you might have missed and it has an adorable royal connection

We noticed something special inside the donation box of the Wales youngster

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Drakeford triggers contest to replace him as Welsh First Minister

The 69-year-old has been Wales' leader since December 2018

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Who is Mark Drakeford? Career background as First Minister of Wales announces resignation

Mark Drakeford has said he is standing down as First Minister of Wales. In a statement shared on social media on Wednesday morning, Mr Drakeford said: "When I stood for election as Leader of Welsh Labour, I said I would stand down during the current Senedd term.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon joins tributes to 'principled' Welsh First Minister after resignation

FORMER Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to the “dedicated, principled, and impressive” Mark Drakeford after the Welsh…

The Independent UK

Mark Drakeford to stand down as Labour first minister of Wales

Keir Starmer praises ‘true titan’ of Welsh politics – as race begins to find successor by Easter

Evening Standard

Mark Drakeford stands down as First Minister of Wales, triggering contest to replace him

The 69-year-old has been Wales' leader since December 2018

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Mark Drakeford resigns as First Minister of Wales

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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Heartbroken families pay tribute to three teenagers killed in Wales crash ‘on way back from funeral’

Morgan Smith and Jesse Owen, both 18, and Callum Griffiths, 19, were all pronounced dead at the scene

Evening Standard

Three teenagers killed in crash in Wales 'had been on way back from funeral'

The three teenagers died following a crash in Coedely at around 7pm on Monday

The Guardian - UK

Families pay tribute to three teenagers killed in south Wales crash

Callum Griffiths, 19, Jesse Owen, 18, and Morgan Smith, 18, declared dead at scene while two others suffer life-threatening injuries

The Guardian - UK

NHS apologises for sending wrong body for family cremation

Health board launches investigation after family forced to hold second funeral service after hospital in Cwmbran, south Wales, told them of its mistake

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What is whooping cough and why are cases rising in England and Wales?

Data shows increase in infections and experts advise vaccination for pregnant women, babies and young children

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