"Examining Mark Drakeford's Impact on Wales: From Covid to Economic Recovery"
Mark Drakeford, the first minister of Wales, has announced his resignation, giving his successor time to prepare for the next general election campaign. Drakeford gained recognition for his handling of the Covid-19 crisis, leading Welsh Labour to a record-equalling victory in the 2021 Senedd elections. While praised for his calm attention to detail, his administration has faced criticism for failing to address long NHS waiting times and improve education performance. Potential successors include Vaughan Gething, Jeremy Miles, Eluned Morgan, Julie James, and Hannah Blythyn, who will face challenges such as budget cuts and overseeing an increased number of Senedd members.