Welsh Government

The Welsh Government (Welsh: Llywodraeth Cymru, pronounced) is the devolved government of Wales. It consists of cabinet secretaries and ministers. The government is led by the first minister, usually the leader of the largest party in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament; Welsh: Senedd Cymru), who selects ministers with the approval of the Senedd. The government is responsible for tabling policy in 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 was formed as a Plaid Cymru minority administration following the 2026 Senedd election, having previously been led by Welsh Labour for 27 years. It is led by Rhun ap Iorwerth who has been the first minister of Wales since May 2026.