Mark Drakeford quits amid 'tensions with Keir Starmer': First Minister reveals exit after plunge in personal ratings over 20mph policy and NHS chaos - with Labour leader heaping praise on political 'titan' but dodging on whether he is sad to see veteran go

The 69-year-old triggered a contest to find his successor as Welsh Labour leader and expressed his hope that a replacement First Minister will be installed before Easter .

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