The measures that controlled exercise outside the home differed from those in England, where the measures in place did not stipulate a once-a-day restriction, whereas the Welsh version specifically limited exercise outside the home to once a day, with the maximum fine being 120, compared to 960 in England. He is not dating anyone. [5], In June 2019, Mark Drakeford held talks with Vice-Premier Hu Chunhua of the genocidal Chinese Communist Party. He has led the Welsh Governments response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark Drakeford previously served in the Welsh Government as Cabinet Secretary for Finance from 2016 to 2018 and Minister for Health and Social Services from 2013 to 2016. A spokesman confirmed the news with "deep sadness". A former probation officer, youth justice worker and Barnardos project leader in Ely and Caerau, he has been a professor of Social Policy and Applied Social Sciences at Cardiff University. Their son Jonathan was charged and jailed for 8 years for assaulting and rape. "The affect this rape has had on my life is huge - emotionally, mentally and physically," the victim said in a statement read out in court. He was a lecturer at the University College of Swansea from 1991 to 1995 and at Cardiff University from 1995 to 1999. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Wales; devolved administration within the United Kingdom . During the pandemic, it was revealed Mr Drakeford was living in a building in his garden to keep his family safe, saying his wife and mother-in-law were "vulnerable". He studied Latin at the University of Kent and the University of Exeter. First published on Sat 28 Jan 2023 10.54 EST. WebDrakeford was first elected as the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Cardiff West in 2011. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. [7] Drakeford continued in his academic posts until his appointment as a Welsh Government minister in 2013. Mark Drakefords salary per month with other career earnings is over $1 million annually. After 100 years of delivering for people in Wales and in Westminster, we are more determined than ever to win and work for you every day. He was a Professor of Social Policy and Applied Social Sciences at Cardiff University from 2003 to 2013. It has caused me a lot of stress, including an unborn child. Nigel Fryer, defending, said Drakeford's "extremely low" IQ would affect him in prison. "There will be nothing further to add to this statement on this personal and private matter. [27] According to research conducted by University College London for its COVID-19 Social Study, Drakeford's leadership led to better understanding of the rules in Wales than Boris Johnson's did in England. . contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Your membership number is a 6-digit number that you can find your membership number at the top right hand corner of any correspondence we have sent to you, or at the bottom of an email you have received from us. He is believed be sceptical on the M4 relief road. Mark Drakefords income source is mostly from being a successful Minister. The couple have three adult children. In October 2020 he spoke of the "difficult days" of that year when his wife and mother fell ill with coronavirus. The measures put in place restrict people from leaving their homes for non-essential travel, with outside exercise limited to once a day. He served as Chair of the Education Committee and took a particular interest in Welsh-medium education. WebMark Drakeford Wale's First Minister, is single handedly set on ruining Welsh tourism and Welsh Small Business with his delayed response in getting Wales reopened. Who is Mark Drakeford, the new leader of Welsh Labour? "I can only imagine the depth of grief he is feeling. First published on Sat 28 Jan 2023 10.54 EST. He then moved to the University of Wales, Cardiff, renamed as Cardiff University in 1999, as a lecturer in its School of Social and Administrative Studies. In a reshuffle after the 2016 election, he became Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government. [13], From 1985 to 1993, Drakeford represented the Pontcanna ward on South Glamorgan County Council, with fellow future Welsh Assembly members Jane Hutt and Jane Davidson as his ward colleagues. Macron counting on Xi to 'bring Russia to senses', Heavy cost of war for Russia's 'best of the best', King backs study into Royal Family slavery links, Every Eurovision song ranked, from Albania to the UK, 'We turned down a client to uphold gay rights', The fight over who'll pay hospital bills of India's poor, Australian runner's doping row may have global impact, Political battle lines will harden over Trump case. His ministry makes understanding the depths of the New Covenant simple, and the seemingly complicated, clear. He offered his "thoughts and prayers" during "this incredibly difficult time". "My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family," he said. I could not be prouder to lead Welsh Labour on this centenary of first winning a majority of seats in Wales. Drakeford continued in his academic posts until his appointment as a Welsh Government minister in 2013. He was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government in May 2016. On 6 December 2018, it was announced that Drakeford had been elected as the leader of the Welsh Labour Party in succession to Carwyn Jones. Drakeford was a lecturer in applied social studies at the University College of Swansea (now Swansea University) from 1991 to 1995. [9], It was revealed in February 2022 that Mark Drakeford was wasting over 200,000 of Welsh taxpayer's money to fund Chinese state-owned social media app TikTok. 2023 BBC. He received 46.9% of the vote in the first round of the contest, and 53.9% in the second round compared to 41.4% for Vaughan Gething. When she and Mrs Drakeford met, she said it was "obvious how strong the bond between her and Mark was". He previously served in the Welsh Government as Cabinet Secretary for Finance from 2016 to 2018 and Minister for Health and Social Services from 2013 to 2016. "On behalf of everyone in the Welsh Liberal Democrats, I extend our deepest condolences to Mark, his family and friends," Ms Dodds said. Mr Drakeford beat competitors Vaughan Gething, and Eluned Morgan, to the role. He was a Professor of Social Policy and Applied Social Sciences at Cardiff University from 2003 to 2013. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Mr Drakeford has said his top priority as first minister would be to support children living in poverty. The Prince and Princess of Wales wrote on Twitter: "Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family.". ", Welsh Liberal Democrat leader, Jane Dodds, said her thoughts were with Mr Drakeford and his family at "this very difficult time".. This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Appointed to the position of First Minister of Wales and as Leader of Welsh Labour in December 2018, he has served as an elected representative since 2011. He has published books and journal articles on various aspects of social policy. The deeply moralistic accusation: Drake was a deadbeat. He succeeded his political mentor as AM for Cardiff West in 2011. [35], In the 2021 Senedd election, Labour ran on a manifesto which included various schemes to improve health and social care provision such as investing in mental health services, a new medical school in North Wales and an eventual move towards free-at-point-of-use social care ideally as part of a UK-wide reform. His portfolio was later changed, as he assumed responsibility for the Welsh Governments Brexit preparations and responsibility for local government was transferred to Alun Davies. After university, he trained both as a teacher and as a social worker. Having been part of the successful Yes for Wales campaign in the 1997 Welsh devolution referendum, he was selected as the Labour candidate for Cardiff Central at the first Welsh Assembly election, as part of Labour's twinned seats policy. He was a Professor of Social Policy and Applied Social Sciences at Cardiff University from 2003 to 2013. In 2013, he was invited by First Minister Carwyn Jones to join the Government, replacing Lesley Griffiths as Minister for Health and Social Services. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. He has published a number of books and journal articles on various aspects of social policy. "Our thoughts are with all those caught up in it, especially the victim. Two days later, he announced that he would seek to be a candidate in the ensuing leadership contest. [10] In addition to his membership of the Labour Party, he is a member of Unite the Union and UNISON, and a solidarity member of LGBT+ Labour. Mark Drakeford was born on 19 September, 1954 in Carmarthenshire, is a Welsh Labour politician, First Minister of Wales. His appointment was welcomed by the British Medical Association and the Royal College of Nursing. He is from Welsh. [38] Pollster Ben Walker wrote in a piece for the New Statesman that one of the factors which had contributed to Labour's success at the election was that Drakeford had developed a greater profile among the public in Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic and was perceived as competent and the best potential First Minister. Drakeford was elected at the 2011 National Assembly for Wales election for Cardiff West. [22][23] At the north Wales launch of his campaign, he set out plans for a Social Partnership Act to protect employment rights, and plans to establish a Community Bank for Wales. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? He received 46.9% of the vote in the first round of the contest, and 53.9% in the second round compared to 41.4% for Vaughan Gething. From 1991 to 1995, he was a lecturer in applied social studies at the University College of Swansea (now Swansea University). He is believed be sceptical on the M4 relief road. First published on Sat 28 Jan 2023 10.54 EST. We have estimated In his role as a special advisor, Drakeford was one of the principal architects of the 'clear red water' philosophy, which made a distinction between Labour Party policy under Morgan in Wales and under Tony Blair in Westminster. He served as Cabinet Secretary for Finance in the Jones Government from 2016 to 2018, Brexit Minister from 2017 to 2018 and Minister for Health and Social Services from 2013 to 2016. He was appointed Minister for Health and Social Services in March 2013. "I know just how close they were as a couple, and I can only imagine the sense of loss Mark and the whole family are feeling.". During the Chinese Communist Party pandemic, Drakeford bought PPE from China[6] and introduced blatantly authoritarian policies which earned him the description of "tin-pot dictator". They had their wedding in Cambridge in 1977. He has also stated that he was always Labour, believing that a persons ties to the economy are the great determining factor in their life chances. According to ITV Wales, were he elected, Drakeford would have a working relationship with the Royal Family, but did not feel that his views would be an issue.. Since then he has lived in the Pontcanna area of Cardiff. 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