The leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS has paid tribute to the First Minister Mark Drakeford, following his announcement that he will be retiring from the role in (BLANK).
Mr Drakeford was first elected to the role in 2018, succeeding former FM Carwyn Jones, before being elected for a second term in 2021.
Commenting, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS said:
“I’d like to personally thank the First Minister for his leadership and dedication to Wales throughout his five years in the role.
Whether you disagree or not with the First Minister and his government’s decisions, it would be untrue to say that Mark has lacked any passion for his job.
Throughout his time in office, he was provided consistent and clear leadership that has steered this country through some difficult times and for that we owe him a debt of gratitude.
On a personal level, Mark has shown nothing but kindness and support to me throughout my time in the Senedd and for that I will forever be grateful.
I wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.
My message to the new First Minister is a simple one, set a new vision for Wales.
We as a nation are facing multiple crises, in our NHS, our schools, our economy and with the cost of living.
We desperately need fresh ideas and a real dri
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