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Welsh Secretary statement on First Minister of Wales appointment

Wednesday, 13 May 2026
09:32
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Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens congratulates the new First Minister of Wales.

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens congratulates Rhun ap Iorwerth on becoming the new First Minister of Wales.

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said:

I want to congratulate new First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and all those elected to the Senedd last week.

The Welsh public expect to see both their governments working together to tackle the cost of living, improve public services, create jobs and drive economic growth.

As Secretary of State for Wales I look forward to working constructively with the new Welsh Government to deliver in the interests of the people of Wales.

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