Morgan announces new cabinet

Welsh first minister Eluned Morgan has revealed the new Welsh Government Cabinet.

Huw Irranca-Davies MS will be deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs and Jeremy Miles MS will be cabinet secretary for health and social care.

Former first minister Mark Drakeford has returned as cabinet secretary for finance and Welsh language.

Rebecca Evans MS has been appointed cabinet secretary for economy, energy and planning; Jayne Bryant MS, cabinet secretary for housing and local government; Lynne Neagle MS, cabinet secretary for education; and Ken Skates MS, cabinet secretary for transport and North Wales.

Other members include Jane Hutt MS, Jack Sargeant MS, Vikki Howells MS, Sarah Murphy MS, Dawn Bowden MS, and Julie James MS.

Morgan said: "The changes I am announcing today offer stability, draw on experience, and bring our collective talents together. The new portfolios reflect modern Wales and are designed to address the key challenges that face us all.

"I have spent the summer listening to the people of Wales, and my new Cabinet appointments will now focus relentlessly on the priorities I heard from them.

"This is a team representing all of Wales to work on behalf of the whole nation. My team and I are dedicated to delivering positive change for the people of Wales on the issues that matter most to them."