Mark Drakeford to Resign as First Minister of Wales

Since 2018, Mr. Drakeford committed Wales to a series of progressive goals on net zero, transgenderism, and anti-racism.

Undated handout photo of Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford. Welsh Government/PA

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced he is standing down as Labour leader and will remain in post until his successor is found early next year.

In a resignation statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday, Mr. Drakeford said, “I will stand down in March, and will continue to deliver on my promises to you until then.”