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What does the Welsh First Minister’s resignation mean for Labour?

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Dec 14, 2023
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Freddie Hayward, Author at New Statesman
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Good morning. When Mark Drakeford became First Minister of Wales on 12 December 2018, he promised to stay in position for five years. He kept his word: yesterday Drakeford announced his resignation. A Welsh Labour leadership contest to replace him is expected to commence from January. The precise timings will be decided this week. Candidates will…

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