The first minister of Wales has stated he'll give up the Senedd on the subsequent election, Sky News understands.

Mark Drakeford has been the Senedd member for the constituency of Cardiff West since 2011.

He has beforehand indicated he'll step apart as first minister earlier than the subsequent election in 2026.

But the senior Labour determine has now confirmed he'll go away Welsh politics.

The announcement comes after Mr Drakeford stated the Welsh authorities was dealing with its "toughest financial situation" since devolution.

He stated ministers would spend the summer season contemplating the place financial savings could possibly be made however his authorities would prioritise public providers whereas "targeting support" at those that want it most.

Mr Drakeford had been visiting Welsh cultural pageant, the National Eisteddfod, in Boduan, Gwynedd, on Wednesday.

"I've had a really great day here at the Eisteddfod," he stated in a video on social media.

"A long day and a busy day, but a day full of things to enjoy."

His spouse, Clare Drakeford, died all of a sudden in January and the weeks after her dying had been "incredibly difficult" for the primary minister.

He lately outlined his priorities over the subsequent 12 months, together with rising the variety of Senedd members from 60 to 96.

The Welsh Conservatives have referred to as these plans "out of touch".

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Mr Drakeford was elected chief of Welsh Labour and first minister in 2018, succeeding Carwyn Jones.

He had beforehand served because the Welsh authorities's well being, Brexit and finance ministers beneath Mr Jones.

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