Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals new Welsh government ministers

Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals new Welsh government ministers 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd 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.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?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.Ap Iorwerth said: "We will begin the government in earnest as a united team, of energy, talent and experience, ready to serve."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...