Huw Irranca-Davies appointed Eluned Morgan's Deputy First Minister

Mr Irranca-Davies will still remain as Wales' Rural Affairs Secretary

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"It is a great pleasure to share this journey and I look forward to working together."
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"It is a great pleasure to share this journey and I look forward to working together."

Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies has been appointed as Deputy First Minister of Wales as Eluned Morgan names her first cabinet as Welsh First Minister.

Having replaced Vaughan Gething as Welsh leader on Tuesday (August 6), Ms Morgan said it would be a 'great pleasure to share the journey' in leadership alongside with Mr Irranca-Davies as her new Deputy First Minister.

Former Welsh Labour leader Mark Drakeford has also been named in Ms Morgan's cabinet as the new Health Secretary. 

READ NOW: Huw Irranca-Davies appointed Wales' Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs

However, the Welsh Government said Mr Irranca-Davies will combine his duties as Deputy First Minister alongside his role as Rural Affairs Secretary.

He has held the position since March 21.

At the Royal Welsh Show last month, Mr Irranca-Davies had told farmers he was still 'committed to the role' and had been enjoying the role of engaging with farmers .

READ NOW: Royal Welsh Show: It would be a 'privilege and an honour' to continue as Rural Affairs Minister, says Huw Irranca-Davies

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