Secretary of State for Wales
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The secretary of state for Wales, also referred to as the Welsh secretary, is a secretary of state in the Government of the United Kingdom, with responsibility for the Wales Office. The incumbent is a
S465 The Rt Hon Stephen Kinnock MP
Burnham ministry
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The Burnham ministry began on 20 July 2026 when Andy Burnham was invited by King Charles III to form a government, following the resignation of Keir Starmer after the 2026 Labour Party leadership elec
Secretary of State for Wales
…Stevens MP for Cardiff East 5 July 2024 20 July 2026 Labour Starmer Keir Starmer Stephen Kinnock MP for Aberafan Maesteg 20 July 2026 Incumbent Labour Burnham Andy Burnham Timeline Note See also First Minister for Wales Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Secretary of State for Scotland References External…
Burnham holding his first cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Andy Burnham portrait
Louise Haigh Cabinet Office Portrait 2026