The reshuffle see’s changes to cabinet members and also to the portfolios themselves.
Out of Government is controversial Climate Change and Transport Minister, Lee Waters who was instrumental in policies such as the pause in road building schemes and the introduction of new 20mph default speed limit rules.
Ken Skates, who previously held the transport portfolio prior to Lee Waters, has the role once more.
Mr Gething’s defeated leadership rival, Jeremy Miles has moved from his Education portfolio to Economy and Energy. Mr Miles retains his responsibility for the Welsh language however.
Lesley Griffiths, who became embroiled in the recent farming protests against her farm subsidy proposals has left her Rural Affairs portfolio, moving to Culture and Social Justice. Ogmore’s Huw Irranca-Davies fills that role, taking on Climate Change and Rural Affairs.
Welsh Government Cabinet Members
- First Minister – Vaughan Gething
- Counsel General-designate – Mick Antoniw MS
- Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy & Welsh Language– Jeremy Miles MS
- Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care – Eluned Morgan MS
- Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution & Cabinet Office – Rebecca Evans MS
- Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government & Planning – Julie James MS
- Cabinet Secretary for Education – Lynne Neagle MS
- Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport – Ken Skates MS
- Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change & Rural Affairs – Huw Irranca Davies MS
- Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice – Lesley Griffiths
- Chief Whip & Trefnydd – Jane Hutt MS
- Minister for Social Partnership – Hannah Blythyn MS
- Minister for Mental Health & Early Years – Jayne Bryant MS
- Minister for Social Care – Dawn Bowden MS
Vaughan Gething said: “I’m incredibly proud to bring together a government drawn from all parts of Wales to serve the whole of our nation, with progressive politics at its heart. In particular, I am pleased to appoint a Minister for Mental Health and Early Years to ensure we deliver in the first 1,000 days of the life of every child.
“This Ministerial team will answer the call of the generation in waiting, to create a stronger, fairer, greener Wales. We will take action to strengthen our economy by providing opportunities for everyone and being steadfast in our commitment to a just transition to net zero. Our goal to deliver green prosperity is reflected by the creation of a new Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language.
“I believe in a Wales that recognises that we can celebrate our differences and take pride in all those things that draw us together and make us who we are. While there will be many challenges ahead, there are even greater opportunities. I am ambitious about the work this team will do to make Wales an even better place.”
Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew RT Davies described the changes as a “continuity cabinet”
Andrew RT Davies MS said: “This is a continuity cabinet that will simply deliver more of the same in Wales.
“We had hoped that Vaughan would use the chance of a clean slate to scrap Labour’s vanity projects and focus on fixing our broken public services, but it’s clear that he has no intention of doing that.
“While Labour would rather continue to spend precious time, energy and resources putting more politicians in Cardiff Bay, the Welsh Conservatives will focus on the people’s priorities.”
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So another 1st Minister Muppet. Same old Same.old. No mention of the financial Backing which got him in.