Welsh Government
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The Welsh Government 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
Cathays Park 1, Cathays Park, Cardiff – the original home of the Welsh Office
Cathays Park 2, Cathays Park is the home to many of the Welsh Government's civil servants
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Llandudno Junction offices
Rhun ap Iorwerth
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Rhun ap Iorwerth is a Welsh politician and former broadcaster who has served as First Minister of Wales since 2026 and Leader of Plaid Cymru since 2023. He has served as a Member of the Senedd for Ban
Welsh Government
…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. Prior to devolution in 1999 many executive functions for Wales were carried out by the Secretary…
Official portrait, 2026
ap Iorwerth following his election as First Minister of Wales
Ap Iorwerth meeting Prime Minister Andy Burnham in 2026
ap Iorwerth speaking in the Senedd debating chamber in 2024