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Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford resigns

Mr Drakeford will stand down as Welsh Labour leader in March, triggering a leadership contest for a new first minister

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First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced he is resiging
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First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced he is resiging

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has today announced his resignation, saying he intends to stand down as Welsh Labour leader in March. The decision will trigger a contest to find the country's next...

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