Mark Drakeford says Boris Johnson should use the election successes of Labour in Wales and the SNP in Scotland to “reset relationships” across the United Kingdom.
The Welsh Labour leader said there were “very real tensions” within the union, and said he wanted assurances from the Prime Minister that they could work together to preserve Wales’ place in it.
Mr Drakeford is set to continue as Wales’ First Minister after Labour equalled its best ever Senedd election result by winning 30 seats – just one short of a majority.
He has previously called for an “entrenched form of devolution” where Westminster cannot roll back powers transferred to devolved administrations.
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Welsh First Minister Drakeford vows to be ‘radical’ as Labour equals best ever Senedd election result
With the final results in, Labour has 30 seats, the Welsh Conservatives have 16, Plaid Cymru has 13 and the Liberal Democrats have one. By Press Association Saturday 8 May 2021, 3:40 PM 2 hours ago 5,238 Views 0 Comments
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford
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WELSH LABOUR LEADER Mark Drakeford has vowed to be “radical” and “ambitious” in government as his party remains in power in Wales.
Labour has equalled its best-ever Senedd election result by winning 30 seats – just one short of a majority – though it did not take any of the four regional seats declared on Saturday.
Mark Drakeford has vowed to be “radical” and “ambitious” in government as his party looks set to remain in power in Wales.
Labour has equalled its best ever Senedd election result by winning 30 seats – just one short of a majority – though it is not expected to take any of the remaining four regional seats left to be declared on Saturday.
If it does not pick up any of the remaining seats, Mr Drakeford can choose to form a minority government or invite members of other parties into a Labour-led administration, giving the party greater control of the Senedd.
(PA Graphics)
Mark Drakeford has vowed to be “radical” and “ambitious” in government as his party looks set to remain in power in Wales.
Labour has equalled its best ever Senedd election result by winning 30 seats – just one short of a majority – though it is not expected to take any of the remaining four regional seats left to be declared on Saturday.
If it does not pick up any of the remaining seats, Mr Drakeford can choose to form a minority government or invite members of other parties into a Labour-led administration, giving the party greater control of the Senedd.
(PA Graphics)