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Department For Education And Skills (Wales)
The Cabinet Secretary for Education () is a Cabinet minister in the Welsh Government who leads the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) (). The current officeholder is Lynne Neagle, who has served in the role since 2024. The Department is responsible for education, training and children's services in Wales under powers devolved from the Department for Children, Schools and Families of the Her Majesty's Government, UK government under Schedule 5 of the Government of Wales Act 2006. Ministers See also * Education in WalesReferences External links [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welsh Government
The Welsh Government ( ) is the Executive (government), executive arm of the Welsh devolution, devolved government of Wales. The government consists of Cabinet secretary, cabinet secretaries and Minister of State, ministers. It is led by the First Minister of Wales, first minister, usually the leader of the largest party in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament; ), who selects ministers with the approval of the Senedd. The government is responsible for Table (parliamentary procedure), tabling policy in Devolved, reserved and excepted matters, devolved areas (such as health, education, economic development, transport and local government) for consideration by the Senedd and implementing policy that has been approved by it. The current Welsh Government is a Eluned Morgan government, Labour minority administration, following the 2021 Senedd election. It is led by Eluned Morgan who has been the first minister of Wales since August 2024. History The Welsh Office Prior to devolution in 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Government
The Michael administration was formed by Alun Michael following the 1999 National Assembly for Wales election and was a Welsh Labour Party, Labour minority administration. Cabinet References {{Welsh Labour Welsh governments Ministries of Elizabeth II ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Jones Government
The first Jones government (10 December 2009 – 11 May 2011) was a continuation of the previous Labour–Plaid Cymru coalition government in Wales. Following Rhodri Morgan's decision to retire, a leadership contest was held for the position of Welsh Labour Leader. The election was won by Carwyn Jones who was confirmed leader of Welsh Labour on 1 December 2009 and as First Minister on 9 December 2009 by the Welsh Assembly. Jones was officially sworn in the next day. Jones maintained the existing One Wales coalition agreement with Plaid Cymru, established by Morgan. Cabinet Junior ministers See also *Members of the 3rd National Assembly for Wales This is a list of Member of the National Assembly for Wales, Assembly Members (AMs; , ) elected to the third National Assembly for Wales at the 2007 National Assembly for Wales election, 2007 election. There are a total of 60 members elected, 4 ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jones ministry, First Welsh govern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leighton Andrews
Leighton Andrews (born 11 August 1957) is an academic and former Welsh Labour politician. He was the National Assembly for Wales member for Rhondda from 2003 until 2016. He was Minister for Children, Education & Lifelong Learning from 2009 to 2011, then Minister for Education and Skills in the Welsh Government until his resignation on 25 June 2013 after an alleged conflict between his own departmental policy and his active campaigning to save a school in his constituency. In September 2014 he returned to the government as Minister for Public Services. He left the Labour Party in 2019, attacking the party's failure to deal with anti-semitism and its attitude to Brexit under Jeremy Corbyn, but sought to rejoin in 2020, having voted Labour at the 2019 UK General Election. Background and education Andrews was born in Cardiff, and brought up in Barry until the age of 11, when his family moved to Dorset. He holds a BA Honours (English and History) from the University of Wales, Ban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fourth Rhodri Morgan Government
The fourth Rhodri Morgan government (19 July 2007 – 10 December 2009) was a Labour–Plaid Cymru coalition government of Wales led by First Minister for Wales, Rhodri Morgan. After the collapse of talks for a rainbow coalition between Plaid Cymru, the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats, the Labour Party started talks with Plaid Cymru, reaching the " One Wales" agreement. A new cabinet was appointed on 19 July 2007. Cabinet Junior ministers Retirement of Rhodri Morgan See also *Members of the 3rd National Assembly for Wales This is a list of Member of the National Assembly for Wales, Assembly Members (AMs; , ) elected to the third National Assembly for Wales at the 2007 National Assembly for Wales election, 2007 election. There are a total of 60 members elected, 4 ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Morgan ministry, 04 Welsh governments Ministries of Elizabeth II Coalition governments of the United Kingdom 2007 establishments in Wales 2009 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Hutt AM (28136581466)
Jane may refer to: * Jane (given name), a feminine given name including list of persons and characters with the name * Jane (surname), related to the given name including list of persons and characters with the name Film and television * ''Jane'' (1915 film), a silent comedy film directed by Frank Lloyd * ''Jane'' (2016 film), a South Korean drama film starring Lee Min-ji * ''Jane'' (2017 film), an American documentary film about Jane Goodall * ''Jane'' (2022 film), an American psychological thriller directed by Sabrina Jaglom * Jane (British TV series), an 1980s British television series * Jane (American TV series), an educational adventure television series Music * ''Jane'' (album), an album by Jane McDonald * Jane (American band) * Jane (German band) * Jane, unaccompanied and original singer of "It's a Fine Day" in 1983 Songs * "Jane" (Barenaked Ladies song), 1994 * "Jane", a song by Ben Folds Five from their 1999 album ''The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Mess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Hutt
Jane Elizabeth Hutt (born 15 December 1949) is a Welsh Labour politician serving as Welsh Government Chief Whip since 2023, Trefnydd of the Senedd since March 2024 and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice since July 2024. She has served as the Member of the Senedd (MS) for the Vale of Glamorgan since 1999. A member of the Parliament since its creation, Hutt holds the record for the longest serving Welsh Government minister and has served in every administration to date. She served continually in government from May 1999 until the November 2017 reshuffle, returning in December 2018. Hutt has held several of the most senior government offices, including Minister for Finance, Minister for Health and Social Services, and Minister for Education. Early years Born in Epsom, Surrey, on 15 December 1949, Hutt's Welsh-speaking grandparents are from North Wales, and her father was the pathologist Michael Hutt. Hutt was educated at Surbiton High School and graduated from the Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Third Rhodri Morgan Government
The third Rhodri Morgan government (26 May 2007 – 19 July 2007) was a caretaker Labour minority government in Wales. Having won the largest number of seats in the 2007 general election (26 out of 60) the Labour Party sought to form a coalition with a smaller party. However, this proved impossible, with all the other parties discussing a possible anti-Labour coalition. The Labour Party chose to go into minority government, and Rhodri Morgan was re-elected first minister on 26 May 2007. Cabinet Junior ministers See also *Members of the 3rd National Assembly for Wales This is a list of Member of the National Assembly for Wales, Assembly Members (AMs; , ) elected to the third National Assembly for Wales at the 2007 National Assembly for Wales election, 2007 election. There are a total of 60 members elected, 4 ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Morgan ministry, 03 Welsh governments Ministries of Elizabeth II 2007 establishments in Wales 2007 disestablishment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carwyn Jones 2011 (cropped)
Carwyn is a Welsh male given name. Notable people with the name include: * Carwyn Davies (1964–1997), Welsh international rugby union player * Carwyn Ellis (born 1973), Welsh musician, composer, and producer *Carwyn James (1929–1983), Welsh rugby union player and coach *Carwyn Jones Carwyn Howell Jones, Baron Jones of Penybont, (born 21 March 1967), is a Welsh politician who served as First Minister of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour from 2009 to 2018. He previously served as Counsel General for Wales from 2007 to 20 ... (born 1967), Welsh politician and former First Minister of Wales * Carwyn Jones (rugby union) (born 1993), Welsh rugby union player * Carwyn Penny (born 1998), Welsh rugby union player * Carwyn Tuipulotu (born 2001), Welsh rugby union player *Carwyn Williams (born 1965), Welsh surfer {{given name Welsh masculine given names Welsh given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carwyn Jones
Carwyn Howell Jones, Baron Jones of Penybont, (born 21 March 1967), is a Welsh politician who served as First Minister of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour from 2009 to 2018. He previously served as Counsel General for Wales from 2007 to 2009. Jones was the member of the Senedd (MS) for Bridgend from 1999 to 2021. He has been a member of the House of Lords since 2025. Jones served in the Cabinet as Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Welsh Government from 2000 to 2002, and as Minister of State for the Environment from 2003 to 2007. Following the 2007 election, he was appointed Minister for Education, Culture and the Welsh Language, and thereafter Counsel General for Wales and Leader of the House following the One Wales coalition agreement with Plaid Cymru. Jones succeeded Rhodri Morgan as first minister and the leader of Welsh Labour on 1 December 2009. The third politician to lead the Welsh Government, Jones was formally nominated as first mini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Rhodri Morgan Government
The second Rhodri Morgan government (2003–2007) was a Welsh Labour, Labour government in Wales. Having won 30 out of the 60 seats available in the 2003 National Assembly for Wales election, 2003 general election and with the non-voting Llywydd of the Senedd, Presiding Officer and Deputy both coming from the opposition, the Labour party were able to form a majority government with 30 seats to the opposition's 28 with Rhodri Morgan continuing as First Minister for Wales, First Minister. This majority continued until Peter Law left Labour in 2005 to sit as an independent on the opposition benches, giving the government 29 and the opposition (excluding the Presiding Officer and Deputy) 29. Two members of the National Assembly were elected to the UK Parliament at the 2005 United Kingdom general election, 2005 UK general election (David TC Davies, David Davies and Peter Law) reducing the collective strength of the opposition for day-to-day business. The final budget of this Assembl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Rhodri Morgan Government
The first Rhodri Morgan government was a government of Wales formed on 16 October 2000 by Rhodri Morgan and was a coalition government with the Welsh Liberal Democrats, Liberal Democrats, it was officially referred to as the 'Coalition Partnership' . It was preceded by the Interim Morgan administration, a Welsh Labour, Labour minority administration headed by Rhodri Morgan between February and October 2000. This was the first devolved government of Wales to use the term "Welsh Assembly Government" rather than "Assembly Administration" to describe itself. It was also the first to use the term "minister" rather than "secretary" when referring to members of the government; the position of First Secretary was retitled First Minister while the title of Assembly Secretary (or simply Secretary) was replaced with Minister. Background Rhodri Morgan became First Secretary of Wales on 15 February 2000, between February and October 2000 and headed up a minority government with 28 of the As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
