Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals ministerial team, promising 'new era' for Wales

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals new Welsh government ministers 1 hour ago Share Save Add as preferred on GoogleDavid DeansWales political reporterWelsh governmentThe new Welsh cabinet is the first to be fully compromised of Plaid Cymru membersFirst Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has revealed his ministerial team in Wales' first ever Plaid Cymru government. Sioned Williams will be his deputy first minister, and finance cabinet minister will be former presiding officer Elin Jones. Introducing his ministers on the steps of the government's headquarters in Cardiff, ap Iorwerth said it was not just a change to the administration but a "wholesale" change of approach, promising a government "for all of the people of Wales".

Ap Iorwerth was confirmed as first minister on Tuesday, after Plaid became the largest party in the Senedd in an historic election that saw Labour's 27-year long rule in Wales come to an end. He said: "We will begin the government in earnest as a united team, of energy, talent and experience, ready to serve. "Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as Wales' first ministerFed-up voters wanted something new from Wales' big election - will they get it?

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What does the Senedd do? Wales' new health minister is Mabon ap Gwynfor, education and Welsh language minister and new MS is Anna Brychan, while Heledd Fychan becomes cabinet minister for culture and sport, as well as trefnydd - which involves organising government business in the Senedd. Former Plaid leader Adam Price becomes cabinet minister for enterprise, connectivity and energy.

Cabinet member for rural resilience, responsible for farming, is Llŷr Gruffydd, while Sian Gwenllian becomes responsible for local government. Former Westminster MP for Plaid Elfyn Llwyd becomes counsel general, the government's chief legal adviser, in a post that will need to be signed off by the Senedd. Welsh governmentAp Iorwerth unveiled his new government team on the steps of Cathays Park in Cardiff on WednesdayThe full list of ap Iorwerth's cabinet ministers includes:Deputy first minister and minister for social justice and equality – Sioned WilliamsFinance – Elin JonesTrefnydd, chief whip and minister for culture and sport – Heledd FychanGovernment effectiveness and the constitution – Dafydd Trystan DaviesHealth and care – Mabon ap GwynforEnterprise, connectivity and energy – Adam PriceEducation and the Welsh language – Anna BrychanRural resilience and sustainability – Llŷr GruffyddLocal government, housing and planning – Siân GwenllianPublic and preventative health – Nerys EvansSocial care, mental health and women's health – Delyth JewellTransport – Mark HooperSkills and tertiary education – Cefin CampbellCounsel general designate – Elfyn LlwydIn a statement released to the media after his cabinet was announced, ap Iorwerth said it would have a "relentless focus on doing what's best for Wales".

"Our pledge is simple – to repay people's trust in us as quickly as we can, bringing the nation together.

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.